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Cesar Conde, born in Miami, Florida, years old, is the President of the Univision Networks at Univision Communications, Inc. He was appointed in October 1, 2009. He oversees Univision

Univision

Univision is a Spanish-language television network in the United States. It has the largest audience of Spanish language television viewers according to Nielsen ratings. Randy Falco, COO, has been in charge of the company since the departure of Univision Communications president and CEO Joe Uva...

Network, TeleFutura

TeleFutura

TeleFutura is a U.S. Spanish-language broadcast television network owned by Univision with headquarters in Miami, Florida.-Overview:TeleFutura Is America’s #2 Spanish-Language Network in prime time...

, Galavisión

Galavisión

Galavisión is a Miami, Florida based Spanish language cable network owned by Univision Communications, Inc. The station is unrelated to the Mexican channel of the same name, other than sharing the Televisa-produced programming.-History:...

, 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.

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. 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

Harvard University

Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...

and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...

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 recognized in 1990-91 as an All-County athlete.

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 was organized and broadcasted to over 2.7 million viewers 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
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

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