The current Executive Vice President and General Manager of AMCNI – Southern Europe, Antonio Ruiz, and his management team will assume oversight of the Latin American business.
AMC Networks International (AMCNI) today announced the integration of its Southern Europe and Latin American business units into a single, unified operation.
As part of this strategic alignment, the current Executive Vice President and General Manager of AMCNI – Southern Europe, Antonio Ruiz, and his management team will assume oversight of the Latin American business, expanding their responsibilities to both regions.
Following a transition period, the current General Manager of AMCNI – Latin America, John Huff, will leave the company.
“This unified leadership structure will allow us to deepen collaboration between markets with shared cultural ties, leverage our combined expertise, and ultimately, be stronger together,” said Eduardo Zulueta, President of AMC Networks International.
“With the expansion of Antonio’s responsibilities in Latin America, we are adding a fully established leader with extensive operational experience. His proven track record of success will be essential to ensuring that we continue to drive internationally acclaimed series and local original productions that resonate with audiences in both regions.”
Zulueta added: “I want to thank John for his leadership, dedication, and the significant contributions he has made to the business. John has played a fundamental role in building the foundation we have today, and we are grateful for his collaboration and support during this transition.”
AMCNI – Southern Europe is one of the largest producers and distributors of thematic channels and streaming services for the Spanish and Portuguese markets. The company’s brand portfolio encompasses film, series, documentaries, factual programming, lifestyle, music, and children’s entertainment, including AMC/AMC+, Canal Hollywood, Canal Historia, Canal Cocina, VinTV, and AMC Channels, among other brands.
AMCNI – Latin America offers high-quality entertainment to Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking markets in Latin America and the Caribbean. Its diverse portfolio of renowned channels includes AMC, AMC Series, El Gourmet, Film&Arts, and Europa Europa.
