Entertainment industry fires Manuel Abelleyra

Sunday passed away Manuel Abelleyra, former CEO of DirecTV Argentina and former President of DirecTV Latin America. It was a decision innovator and promoter of the communications and entertainment industry In the region.

Abelleyra was in charge of DirecTV’s Argentina operations for more than 10 years.

Between 2018 and 2019, he assumed as President for Latin America. His management left a mark on the entire sector, whose referents remember him with affection and esteem for his work, his professionalism and his strategic vision.

After his retirement as a regional leader, he continued his activity of AT&T External Affairs and Regulatory Consultant, one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies.

Still active, worked to promote the growth of the audiovisual sector, both in terms of distribution and production.

In recent years it has been one of the big promoters of smart piracy regulation, which he called one of the main “obstacles to growth”.

In Argentina, he encouraged investments in infrastructure and content, technological innovation, commitment to customer service and commitment to the community.

In 2016, he was highlighted among the 10 most influential CEOs in Argentina, according to the consulting firm CIO, and He was among the 100 most relevant business leaders from Argentina, according to the latest measurement from the Corporate Reputation Business Monitor.

He is survived by his wife Ana and their four children.