Manuel Abud

Manuel Abud

Manuel Abud is a Mexican-American business and entertainment executive and the current of CEO of the Latin Recording Academy having succeeded Gabriel Abaroa in August 2021. Abud previously served as chief operating officer. An advocate for Latin creators, Abud's passion lies in creating an inclusive cultural institution within The Latin Recording Academy that enables artists and audiences to share their heritage through music. During his time as COO of the academy, Abud oversaw the day-to-day operation of the Latin Academy, including the areas of business development, communications, digital, marketing and production, in addition to spearheading several international and local growth initiatives. While COO of the Latin Academy, Abud successfully led a major reorganization, maximizing efficiencies and taking a swift leap to digital content development. In addition, he further developed a strong and clear positioning for the organization, leveraging its heritage and plans for the future. Abud's work in U.S. Hispanic media has made him an expert in Latin entertainment. He previously served as president and CEO of Azteca América. Over an impressive media industry career spanning more than 30 years, he has held a wide range of high-level executive positions. He has played a pivotal role in the evolution of the arts and entertainment landscape in U.S. Hispanic media. At Azteca América, he implemented a full-scale turnaround of the network and spearheaded the November 2017 acquisition by HC2 Holdings, Inc. Prior to Azteca, he held prominent leadership positions at NBC Universal, where he spent more than 14 years as president of the Telemundo Station Group, TV station president and general manager in the Los Angeles and Dallas markets, and president of Telemundo Cable. Prior to

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