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Cesar Conde Born December 8, 1973
Miami, FL, USANationality U.S. Ethnicity Hispanic American Citizenship U.S. Education MBA Alma mater Harvard University, Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania Occupation President of the Univision Networks at Univision Communications Inc. Organization Univision Communications, Inc. Known for President of the Univision Networks at Univision Communications Inc.; Chair and co-founder Futuro Education Program Spouse Pamela Silva Conde Parents Cesar A. Conde, Maria Conde Awards "Fortune - 40 under 40", "Top 25 most powerful Hispanics", "Most influential Hispanics in the US" Cesar Conde, born in Miami, Florida, 37 years old, is the President of the Univision Networks at Univision Communications, Inc. He was appointed in October 1, 2009[1]. He oversees Univision Network, TeleFutura, Galavisión, Univision Studios and TuTv Networks (including De Película, De Película Cláico, Telehit, Ritmoson Latino and Bandamax). He also oversees various corporate functions, including marketing, government relations, corporate affairs and communications.
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Career
Before his most recent appointment as President of Univision Networks in 2009, Mr. Conde served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of Univision Communications Inc. From the time he joined the company in November 2003, he has held a number of senior positions including Special assistant to the CEO; interim president of Univision Interactive Media; vice president and operating manager of the Galavisión Network (where he was responsible for all of its functions, including programming, promotions, operations, talent relations and original productions); vice president of Corporate Development for the Univision Networks; and vice president of Sales and Business Development at the Univision Network. ; vice president of Corporate Development for the Univision Networks; vice president of Sales and Business Development at the Univision Network.
Prior to this, he was appointed by President George W. Bush as one of twelve 2002-2003 White House Fellows[2]. In that capacity, he served as the White House Fellow for then Secretary of State Colin L. Powell.
Mr. Conde was vice president of business development at Univision Networks before becoming a White House Fellow. Before that, he was vice president of Business Development at StarMedia Network, the first Internet company focused on Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking audiences globally. His career began in investment banking at Salomon Smith Barney in their Mergers and Acquisitions Group.
Mr. Conde holds a B.A. with honors from Harvard University and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Early life
Cesar Conde grew up in Miami, FL. His father, Cesar A. Conde, is a Peruvian born cardiologist and his mother, Maria Conde is an assistant professor at the University of Miami. He is the eldest of three brothers; his two brothers are Jorge Conde, currently the CEO of genomics firm Knome Inc. and Enrique Conde, and attorney for prominent nationwide law firm Greenberg Traurig.
Before enrolling in Harvard, Conde attended the Belen Jesuit Preparatory High School where he stood out academically as well as athletically. In 1990-91 Conde joined The Herald's All-Dade boys' tennis team[3] recognized in 1990-91 as an All-County athlete[4].
Mr. Conde Married in 2009 to Univision News Anchor Pamela Silva Conde. Both of them currently live in Miami, FL.
Education Initiatives
Mr. Conde is very active in the development of educational opportunities for the Hispanic community. In 2005 he co-founded the Futuro Program, a non-profit organization that provides role models and educational workshops to Hispanic high school students. In 2009, Conde spearheaded the launch of Univision's "Es el Momento" (The moment is now) campaign a comprehensive effort focused on informing the Hispanic community of the importance of education. The campaign has received support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation among other sponsors and in March 2011, shortly after launching its second phase, a Town Hall event with President Barack Obama[5] was organized and broadcasted to over 2.7 million viewers[6] around the country. The Futuro program has become a part of the Es el momento campaign.
Organizations
- Council on Foreign Relations, Full Member
- Aspen Institute, Henry Crown Fellow
Mr. Conde also served as Director of the Interactive Advertising Bureau Inc. (IAB)
Recognitions
Mr. Conde is the recipient of numerous awards for his efforts on behalf of the Hispanic community as well as his personal achievements.
- 2011: Red Jacket Honoree, City Year
- 2011: "Corporate Leader Award", Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute
- 2010: Eugene M. Lang Achievement Award, I Have A Dream Foundation
- 2010 Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Alumni Hall of Fame[7]
- 2009, 2010: "40 Under 40", Fortune Magazine
- 2009: Next Generation Leader Award, National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC)
- Young Hispanic Corporate Achiever Award, Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR)
- Young Leader Award, Cuban-American National Council
- U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation Award
- 2008, 09, 10: "Most influential Hispanics in the US", PODER Magazine
- 2007: "Top 25 Most Powerful Hispanics", Hispanic Magazine
- 2004: Cuban-American National Council Young Leader Award
- 2003: US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation Award
- 1995: Award for contributions to intercultural and race relations, Harvard Foundation
- Harvard Foundation Award
References
- ^ The New York Times - Spanish TV Network Picks Executive as Next President
- ^ President Bush Appoints the White House Fellows Class of 2002-2003
- ^ Members of the Herald's All-Dade Boys' tennis team
- ^ First Team All-County Athletes - Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
- ^ "Es el Momento", a Townhall meeting with President Obama
- ^ More Than 2.7 Million Tune In To Univision's Landmark Education Town Hall With President Barack Obama
- ^ ALUMNI HALL OF FAME 2010 INDUCTEES
External links
- Editorial: The Miami Herald - Changing the message by Cesar Conde
- Video: Introduction Es El Momento Town Hall Meeting with President Obama
- Video: I Have a Dream - Remarks Cesar Conde
- Video: Es el momento - Futuro Program
- Video: 2010 AHOF Inductee Cesar Conde
- PODER Magazine - Cesar Conde: 20 under 40
- Fast Company Magazine: Most Innovative Companies
- Video: Eugene M. Lang Achievement Award - Cesar Conde
- Fortune - 40 under 40
- Univision to Make Its Own Telenovelas for U.S. TV
- The Miami Herald - Showtime for Univision
- PODER Magazine - Value education by Cesar Conde
- White House Fellows Class: 2002-03
- 2002-2003 White House Fellows Regional Finalists
- César Conde: Univision's big bet - Poder Magazine, September 2009
Categories:- 1973 births
- Living people
- Univision
- Harvard University alumni
- Wharton School alumni
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