John Eck, Univision executive vice president of technology, operations and engineering, has been named chief local media officer at Univision Communications, with oversight of the broadcaster’s 128 television and radio stations across the country. 

Eck will remain based in New York and continue to report to Randy Falco, president and CEO. He replaces Kevin Cuddihy, president of local media, who will work with Eck over the next few months before stepping down.

“[Eck's] extensive industry experience, work with our local affiliates, leadership on our local digital spectrum efforts and passion for innovation, combined with his deep knowledge of UCI's operations in our local markets, make him the ideal leader to amplify the strength of our local platform,” Falco said.

Eck previously worked at NBCUniversal for 18 years, most recently as president of Media Works.

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