Rubén Mendiola, named president of NBC Universo in May of 2014 before the re-branding when the channel was still mun2, is no longer heading the cable network. Luis Silberwasser, president of Telemundo Network since August 2014, will now also oversee NBC Universo.We adjusted our cable networks structure to be in line with traditional cable channels operating within a portfolio and to ensure we are best positioned for future growth. As a consequence, Rubén Mendiola will be leaving the company to pursue other interests, and Luis Silberwasser will expand his responsibilities to oversee the channel, in addition to the Telemundo network. We thank Rubén for all his dedication, passion and hard work in building NBC Universo from the ground up. We appreciate very much all he has done for the company and wish him the best in his next projects, said the company in a statement.The company added that NBC Universo continues to be a top priority and the cable networks business represents an important growth opportunity for NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises.Prior to NBC Universo, Mendiola was SVP and general manager of Comcast Cables Multicultural Services.
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