AMC Networks International has appointed Antonio Ruiz as the new Managing Director and Executive Vice President of AMC Networks International Southern Europe.
He will lead the management of all the company’s brands in Spain and Portugal. He will report directly to Eduardo Zulueta, President of AMC Networks International.
Ruiz brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles in the international media industry. He previously served as the General Manager for the UK and Ireland at Warner Bros. Discovery and was General Manager for Spain, France, and Portugal at Discovery prior to the WarnerMedia and Discovery merger.
“Antonio is a proven executive who has established an impressive record of success in our industry,” said Eduardo Zulueta, President of AMC Networks International. “He will be a formidable addition to our international team and a great leader for our Southern European division.”
Antonio Ruiz, Managing Director of AMCNISE, said, “I am thrilled to join AMC Networks, a company with a history of bringing viewers such popular and critically acclaimed programming, and contribute to its growth and success by leading our vibrant presence in Southern Europe.”
As General Manager, Ruiz led the commercial and team transformation of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) in the UK and Ireland. As General Manager for Spain, Portugal, and France at Discovery, Ruiz achieved significant commercial and financial results for the company’s pay TV, free-to-air, and streaming portfolio.
Ruiz previously held several positions at Discovery, such as Global Vice President of Marketing and Franchise Management for Eurosport, Senior Director of Marketing and Communication for Discovery Networks in Southern Europe, and Channel Director for Spain, Portugal, and France. He has worked in various cities including Madrid, Milan, Paris, and London.
Ruiz holds a degree in Business Administration and Management from San Pablo CEU University, a master’s degree in Marketing and Sales Management from ESIC, and has completed an executive program in Digital Business at ISDI, where he also serves as a faculty member.