Telemundo Chief Exiting

NEW YORK: In another executive reshuffle at NBCUniversal, Emilio Romano is stepping down after just two years as the president of U.S. Hispanic broadcaster Telemundo.

The news comes just shortly after Lauren Zalaznick, who recruited Romano to lead Telemundo following the departure of Don Browne, said she would be leaving the company.

Earlier this year, NBCUniversal tapped former Univision chief Joe Uva as chairman for Hispanic enterprises and content. In a memo to staff yesterday, Uva said: “I want to personally thank Emilio for his contributions to Telemundo Media. His focus on positioning Telemundo to take share from Univision, and mun2 to better resonate with the rapidly growing millennial population has established a foundation for growth. As a result, he has been instrumental in elevating the perception of Telemundo in the marketplace. Most recently, he has been a good partner to me."

A search for a successor will begin immediately, Uva said. In the interim, Uva will take on more day-to-day oversight of Telemundo. “Until we identify a new leader, I will be spending more time in Hialeah. In the coming days I will reach out to each division to touch base directly.”