Breidsprecher Named CEO of Azteca America

Azteca America, the wholly-owned subsidiary of TV, announced today the appointment of Martin Breidsprecher, current chief operations officer of the company, to chief executive officer.

Breidsprecher succeeds Adrian Steckel, who is now the CEO of wireless telecommunications company Grupo Iusacell.

Breidsprecher joined Azteca America in 2007 as director of financial analysis, and was soon promoted to chief financial officer. In 2009 he was appointed COO of the company, where his job was fundamental in improving operating efficiency through the reduction of content production costs and increase in revenue. Azteca America also added seven new stations during this time for a total of 66 throughout the country, which represent 88% of the U.S. Hispanic population.

Before joining Azteca America, Breidsprecher held financial and risk management positions in global companies. He has a degree in industrial engineering from the Universidad Iberoamericana, as well as an MBA from UCLA.