NBC Sports Exec Tapped to Lead Telemundo Deportes

MIAMI: NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises has appointed veteran sports executive Ray Warren to the newly created position of president of Telemundo Deportes.

In his new role, which Warren will step into on September 19, he will oversee NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises’ sports business and lead the strategy across all of its platforms and networks. He will be charged with developing opportunities for both existing franchises and future acquisitions with a focus on the FIFA World Cup properties.

Warren will be based in Miami, reporting to Cesar Conde, the chairman of NBCUniversal International and NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. Warren joins from NBC Sports, where he was executive VP and chief revenue officer of NBC Sports Regional Networks.

“As the U.S. Spanish-language home of the Olympics, FIFA World Cup and other key world-class sports events, Telemundo Deportes is the ultimate destination for Hispanic sports fans,” said Conde. “We are thrilled to welcome Ray to our growing sports division. His expertise and proven track record will be essential to maximizing the opportunities these prestigious events bring to our viewers and our partners.”

“I am thrilled to join the talented and dedicated team at Telemundo Deportes that has demonstrated time and time again their passion and expertise in delivering the Latino community premium sports content,” said Warren.