Daniel Alegre Appointed CEO of TelevisaUnivision, Replacing Wade Davis
The leadership change follows financial challenges and is part of a long-term succession plan by the Board of Directors.
- Daniel Alegre, former President and COO of Activision Blizzard, takes over as CEO effective September 19, 2024.
- Wade Davis, who led the 2022 merger between Univision and Grupo Televisa, will transition to Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors.
- The change comes amid reports of missed financial targets and limited profit growth since the merger.
- Alegre brings extensive experience in global operations across technology, digital platforms, and entertainment.
- The company recently announced that longtime news anchor Jorge Ramos will leave Univision after the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election.