CABLEready Gets New VP of Operations

NORWALK: Eric Benitez has been upped to VP of operations at CABLEready, where his remit includes running day-to-day functions for CABLEready Productions, which is celebrating its first anniversary.

Benitez most recently served as CABLEready’s director of operations. He continues daily responsibilities that include the management of all traffic broadcast materials, the company’s technical needs and rights management. Prior to joining CABLEready, Benitez served as commercial coordinator of paid programming for both OLN (now Versus) and Speedvision.

“Eric has been instrumental in the launch and the successful ongoing operation of CABLEready Productions,” said Gary Lico, the president and CEO of CABLEready. “During its first year the new unit has exceeded our goals and we are now celebrating significant growth due in large part to his efforts and dedication. Eric’s career has blossomed here; he’s cut costs in some areas, and is now generating revenue as well. A consummate team member and company success story!”