Alberto Mier y Teran has been named vice-president and general manager of Univision 66/ WXFT Telefutura Channel 60 in Chicago, effective April 26. Mier y Teran will be based in Chicago and report to Ramon Pineda, senior vice-president and regional director, Univision Television Group.

"Alberto's robust experience in station management, new business development and local community relations outreach made him the ideal candidate to leverage opportunities for Univision and Telefutura in Chicago," said Pineda. "I know that his extensive understanding of the Hispanic population, and his commitment to our mission of informing, entertaining and empowering our community will help us develop an even greater reach with the Chicago area," added Pineda.

"I am thrilled to be joining Univision and Telefutura in Chicago and look forward to working closely with the talented team already in place," said Mier y Teran, who most recently was vice-president and general manager for KBNT Univision 17/KDTF Telefutura 36 in San Diego.