Martinez-Souss named President & General Manager of Univision in Puerto Rico

Univision Communications Inc. announced that Hector Martinez-Souss has been appointed President & General Manager of Univision Puerto Rico and Univision WOLE, effective immediately. In this role, Martinez-Souss will oversee all operations for the portfolio of television, radio and digital properties on the island. Martinez-Souss will be based in San Juan and report to Luis Fernandez-Rocha, President and Regional General Manager.

An industry veteran with extensive knowledge of the Puerto Rican television and radio landscape, Martinez-Souss has over three decades of experience in international television production, broadcast rights, station management and sales. Most recently, Martinez-Souss led SM Group Inc. as its partner and founder, providing consulting services to a variety of media, sports and entertainment clients, including the International Basketball Federation and the Puerto Rican Olympic Committee, among others. Martinez-Souss previously served in senior leadership roles at WLII-TV (then branded as Tele Once) and WAPA-TV.

“Hector comes to Univision with a deep understanding of the landscape in Puerto Rico and a broad range of invaluable experience across the media industry—from station management, special event and news production to advertising and marketing. Puerto Rico continues to be an important and influential market for Univision and we’re confident that under his leadership our talented team in place on the island will reach new height,” said Fernandez-Rocha.