Emilio Azcárraga Jean
Emilio Fernando Azcárraga Jean (Spanish pronunciation: [eˈmiljo asˈkaraɣa ʝin] ⓘ; born 21 February 1968) is a Mexican businessman who is the chairman of mass media company Televisa and professional football team Club América.
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| Born | Emilio Fernando Azcárraga Jean 21 February 1968 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Alma mater | Lakefield College School Universidad Iberoamericana |
| Known for | Chairman & former CEO of Televisa Chairman of Club América |
| Spouses | Alejandra de Cima Aldrete
(m. 1999; div. 2002)Sharon Fastlitch (m. 2004) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Emilio Azcárraga Milmo (father) Nadine Jean (mother) |
In 1997, at the age of 29, Azcárraga Jean became the CEO of Grupo Televisa – which had been founded by his family in 1973 – following the death of his father Emilio Azcárraga Milmo. He led Televisa for twenty years, and was credited with the financial turnaround of a highly indebted and struggling company. Under Azcárraga Jean, Televisa expanded its satellite TV, cable and telecommunications businesses, however the rise of the internet and growing competition are considered the main reasons behind years of declining advertising revenue. He stepped down from his role as CEO in 2017, though still serves as the company’s chairman of the board.