Acosta is now responsible for the consolidated financial leadership of the company's extensive entertainment portfolio that includes MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, VH1 and Tr3s in the U.S. He also has oversight of the company's original production strategy, including English-language adaptations of Latin America formats for sister networks around the world, as well as the supervision of finance, production management, customizations and franchise expansions. Acosta will continue to be based in Miami, and has a dual report into Sofia Ioannou, the managing director of VIMN The Americas, and Scot McBride, the executive VP and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of VIMN The Americas.
Juan Acosta has been promoted from serving as Senior Vice President (SVP), CFO and executive-in-charge of production.
"With JC's leadership, we have experienced exceptional brand growth and financial performance. JC is a strong and ambitious leader with a proven track record of creating rich experiences and relevant brand content. His hard work and vision have greatly influenced our expansion strategy across multiple markets, and I'm confident he will continue to excel in his new role," said Sofia Ioannou in a statement.
From C21 Media:
VIMN ups Americas production exec
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has promoted one of its execs to oversee production for the company’s operations in the Americas.
Juan Acosta becomes executive VP, CFO and executive-in-charge of production with a remit that includes oversight of original production strategy, including English-language adaptions of Latin America formats for sister networks around the world.
He will also supervise finance and franchise opportunities for the division, which owns and operates entertainment brands in Latin America including MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and VH1, as well as US Hispanic network Tr3s.
Acosta will continue to be based in Miami and report to Sofia Ioannou, MD of VIMN The Americas and Scot McBride, exec VP and chief operating officer at the same division.
Acosta was most recently senior VP, CFO and executive-in-charge of production, where he assisted in putting together production deals and negotiating distribution rights. He joined VIMN in 2007 and before that worked for NBCUniversal’s Telemundo Network Group, MGM Studios and the Walt Disney Company in California.
Richard Middleton
07-05-2014
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TAGS: Appointments
GENRES: Entertainment
PEOPLE: Juan Acosta
COMPANIES: Viacom International Media Networks
COUNTRIES: Latin America, US
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