The Meruelo Group takes leadership of KWHY Channel 22 Los Angeles
The Meruelo Group announced that it has finalized its acquisition of KWHY Channel 22.”KWHY Channel 22 is a treasure of the Los Angeles community. Under our leadership, KWHY will not only continue to provide the quality programming and service we have all come to expect, but will surpass it as we strive to become the premier Spanish language channel in Los Angeles,” stated Alex Meruelo, founder and CEO of The Meruelo Group.The Meruelo Group also announced that Spanish language television seasoned professional José Luis Padilla will take the helm as SVP and general manager for KWHY Channel 22, effective immediately. Previous to this appointment Padilla served as general manager of the Univision television group’s stations throughout Arizona, where he had also served as General Sales Manager. “José Luis Padilla’s experience and abilities in shaping Spanish language media are second to none. We are confident that he will dynamically manage and enhance business operations and programming at KWHY Channel 22 to fully meet the station’s potential as an independent, Latino owned and locally run community asset,” stated Xavier Gutiérrez, president and Chief Investment Officer of The Meruelo Group’s investment arm.
