Joaquin Duro is the Executive Vice President of Sports for NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. In this role, Duro leads Telemundo Deportes, the network’s award-winning sports division, overseeing sports production, programming, acquisitions, operations, and multiplatform content. He is also responsible for the management and execution of major Spanish-language event coverage, including FIFA World Cup™ properties, the Olympic Games, NFL Sunday Night Football, U.S. Soccer Federation matches, Premier League and Liga MX’s Chivas de Guadalajara, working closely with NBC Sports and Peacock. Duro reports directly to Luis Fernández, Chairman for NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises.
Most recently, Duro was Senior Vice President of AVOD Streaming and Digital for NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises where he managed all aspects of digital productions, monetization, and operations for AVOD streaming content across all owned and operated platforms, encompassing the Telemundo App and various social media channels. He oversaw Telemundo's expansive digital content portfolio, which spanned from creating original AVOD streaming productions to daily syndication of digital content for various show properties and major live events. Additionally, Duro was responsible for monetization efforts across all third-party and owned-and-operated platforms.
As a trailblazer in digital media with over two decades of expertise, Duro played a pivotal role in Telemundo's groundbreaking multiplatform coverage of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, which delivered record audiences across linear and digital platforms, including the most-streamed FIFA World Cup™ match in U.S. media history, regardless of language. Duro has been a key figure in shaping Telemundo’s digital strategy for major events including the Olympic games, U.S. presidential elections, NFL Super Bowls, and Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Before joining Telemundo, Duro held significant positions at Univision Communications Inc. where he spearheaded the production and broadcast of prestigious events, including the network's sports strategy, captivating millions of viewers.
Duro is a distinguished recipient of three Emmy Awards and has been honored with the Cynopsis Media award eight times. Additionally, he has received two nominations for Cynopsis Media's Digital Executive of the Year. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Language and Literature with a minor in Journalism from Florida International University.