NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Univision Communications Inc., the leading Hispanic media company in the U.S., has appointed Galiya Tleuova EVP of Finance, Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller, effective immediately. Tleuova, who most recently served as Senior Vice President, Principal Accounting Officer & Controller of Time Inc., succeeds Matthew Drucker, who resigned from Univision. Tleuova will oversee the company’s financial reporting, budgeting and accounting operations, investor relations, treasury functions and policies and controls, and will report to Peter H. Lori, Chief Financial Officer.
“We are thrilled to welcome Galiya to the Univision team. Her combination of corporate controllership and public accounting experience, along with her deep knowledge and expertise in global accounting, financial reporting and corporate development, will make her a valuable addition to our management team,” said Lori. “Galiya will be integral in executing our strategic initiatives, and we look forward to leveraging her financial leadership and understanding of complex financial matters as we drive continued strategic growth for Univision. We thank Matt for his contributions and wish him well on his new endeavors.”
“I am honored to join Univision to lead its accounting and financial reporting departments at this exciting time in the company’s history as it continues to execute on its strategic transformation and focus on its core strength: being the best multimedia company for U.S. Hispanic audiences,” said Tleuova. “I look forward to working alongside such a talented team and continuing to build upon the company’s commitment to providing long-term value for our employees, investors and other key stakeholders.”
Tleuova has a solid background in financial reporting and analysis, accounting standards and implementation of new guidance, internal controls, and SEC compliance. She is also adept at evaluating strategic business opportunities, integrating new business systems and processes, and guiding stakeholders through business transformation and change.
In her previous role as Senior Vice President, Principal Accounting Officer & Controller of Time Inc., Tleuova was a member of the senior leadership team responsible for the company’s global accounting operations. Prior to Time Inc., Tleuova spent 16 years at a leading audit, consulting, tax and advisory services provider, Deloitte. During her tenure, she progressed through increasing levels of responsibility in different field offices and practice areas, including Financial Accounting & Reporting Services, Global International Financial Reporting Standards & Offerings Services, Mergers & Acquisitions and Assurance & Advisory. Tleuova serviced large, international clients in diverse industries such as media, technology, financial services, healthcare and manufacturing. Prior to joining Deloitte, she was a Business Analyst at U.S. Bank.
Tleuova holds a Master of International Management degree from the University of St. Thomas, a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of North Dakota and a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Management from Kostanai State University. She is a Certified Public Accountant licensed by the State Boards of Accountancy of New York, Alaska and Michigan.
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About Univision Communications Inc.
As the leading Hispanic media company in the U.S., Univision Communications Inc. entertains, informs and empowers U.S. Hispanics with news, sports and entertainment content across broadcast and cable television, audio and digital platforms. The company’s top-rated media portfolio includes the Univision and UniMás broadcast networks, as well as cable networks Univision Deportes Network (UDN) and Galavisión. Locally, Univision owns or operates 65 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico. Additionally, Uforia, the Home of Latin Music, encompasses 58 owned or operated radio stations, a live event series and a robust digital audio footprint. The company’s prominent digital assets include Univision.com, streaming service Univision Now, the largest Hispanic influencer network and several top-rated apps. For more information, visit corporate.univision.com.
