Emilio Azcarraga Jean is the president and CEO of Grupo Televisa, one of the world's largest producers of Spanish language TV content. He took over the role after his father's death in 1997 and has since made several major business moves, such as selling Televisa's 50% stake in mobile phone company Iusacell back to Grupo Salinas for $717 million plus debt, and buying Mexican cable TV company Cablevision Red for $695 million. Azcarraga is also a board member of Endeavor, an international non-profit development organization.
Emilio Azcarraga Jean is a member of Media
Lakefield College School
Universidad Iberoamericana
Occupation
Chairman & CEO of Televisa
Known for
Owner of Televisa
💰 Net worth: $1.2 Billion (2024)
Emilio Azcarraga Jean, better known as Media in Mexico, is a prominent business tycoon with an impressive net worth. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to be around $1.2 billion, making him one of the wealthiest individuals in the country. Emilio Azcarraga Jean has contributed significantly to the media industry, primarily through his involvement in Televisa, the largest media company in the Spanish-speaking world. His entrepreneurial skills and visionary leadership have played a pivotal role in Televisa's success, making it a dominant force in Mexican television and broadcasting. Emilio Azcarraga Jean's impactful contributions have cemented his position as a key figure in the Mexican media landscape.
2009
$1 Billion
2010
$1.5 Billion
2011
$2.3 Billion
2012
$2 Billion
2013
$2.5 Billion
2014
$2.6 Billion
2015
$3.1 Billion
2016
$2.1 Billion
2017
$2.1 Billion
2018
$1.56 Billion
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Biography/Timeline
1968
He was born in Mexico City in 1968. His Father is Emilio Azcárraga Milmo and his mother is Nadine Jean, a French citizen and third wife of Azcárraga Milmo.
2011
He became the CEO of Grupo Televisa at the age of 29, after the death of his Father. He is one of the richest businesspersons in Latin America, ranked seventh-richest in Mexico and 512th-richest globally with a fortune estimated at $2.3 billion as of March 2011.
2017
On October 26, 2017, Televisa announced that Azcárraga Jean was stepping down as CEO of the firm on January 1, 2018. This decision came amid Televisa's declining advertisement sales and growing competition in the online market.