Javier Figueras Olympusat
Olympusat, LLC announced the appointment of Javier Figueras as SVP of International Distribution. In this role, Figueras will be responsible for leading the company’s distribution efforts across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Figueras brings over 30 years of experience in the media and entertainment industry to Olympusat.
Prior to joining the company, he served as Corporate Vice President of Affiliate Sales for HBO Latin America Group, where he was responsible for all the company’s distribution operations for more than 12 countries and territories across Latin America and the Caribbean.
“We are excited to welcome Javier to the Olympusat team. He is a proven leader with a deep understanding of the Latin American and Caribbean markets. I am confident that he will be instrumental in driving our growth in these important regions,” said Tom Mohler, Chief Executive Officer of Olympusat.
In his new role at Olympusat, Figueras will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to increase the company’s revenues generated through the distribution of pay TV services, broadcast channels, OTT platforms, FAST Channels, and content licensing across Latin America, the Caribbean, and the US.
He will also oversee the company’s relationships with its affiliates and distributors and ensure maximum monetization of revenue-sharing agreements. He will additionally ensure relationships are mutually beneficial and aligned with the company’s strategic goals, develop strategic partnerships and commercial strategy as well as negotiate the promotion of company services with cable operators and connected devices.
“I am thrilled to join Olympusat and lead the company’s distribution efforts across Latin America and the Caribbean. I am confident that with my experience and the company’s strong track record, we can continue to grow our distribution footprint and reach even
more viewers in these important regions,” said Figueras.
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