MGM Taps Former Univision Exec for New Digital Role

LOS ANGELES: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) has appointed Kevin Conroy, formerly of Univision, to the newly created position of president of digital and new platforms.

In this post, Conroy will oversee all initiatives for new and emerging platforms. He will lead efforts to broaden the studio’s new short-form digital content, using MGM’s catalog as well as original content creation. Conroy will also be tasked with developing and expanding partnerships with major content brands for virtual and augmented reality experiences. In addition, he will be a strategic member of the team that is working on the company’s faith-based and OTT efforts. Conroy will report to Mark Burnett, MGM’s president of television and digital group.

Conroy has worked in the digital space for more than 20 years, most recently serving as Univision’s chief strategy and data officer, where he led efforts to identify priority growth initiatives and developed the company’s big-data strategy. Prior to Univision, he spent eight years at AOL and has also worked at BMG Entertainment, CBS/FOX Video and Leonard Monahan.

“I’ve known Kevin for more than a decade and we have created some great innovative content together,” said Burnett. “I am thrilled that he is joining our team at MGM. Kevin is the perfect seasoned executive who will use his innovative instincts, knowledge and experience to optimize our MGM content and propel our digital brand.”

“I couldn’t be more excited to join Mark and the team at MGM, clear leaders in content creation,” added Conroy. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to bring my background in digital and emerging platforms together with the company’s vast catalog and new productions in ways that will most effectively take advantage of the fast-moving intersection between technology, relevant, compelling content creation, and the many new ways to access, experience and enjoy this content.”