MPA Expands Team In Latin America With Hiring Of Cesar Castillejos, Carlos Monroy

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1. The Motion Picture Association is expanding its team in Latin America with the hiring of new executives in communications and advocacy.

2. Cesar Castillejos will serve as vice president of communications, public affairs and advocacy for the region and Carlos Monroy will serve as advocacy director for Mexico.

3. The new hires reflect the growth in the home and mobile and theatrical markets in Latin America.

4. They will report to Carla Sanchez Armas, managing director of Latin America for the MPA, and are joining the team led by Gail MacKinnon, senior executive vice president, global policy, and government affairs.

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     The Motion Picture Association is expanding its team in Latin America, with the hiring of new executives in communications and advocacy. Cesar Castillejos will serve as vice president of communications, public affairs and advocacy for the region and Carlos Monroy will serve as advocacy director for Mexico. The new hires reflect the growth in the region and the Association's commitment to advancing the film and television industry in the region.

     Castillejos has more than 20 years of experience in the communications field, most recently serving as senior vice president of public affairs for Televisa, one of the largest media companies in Mexico. In this role, he was responsible for Televisa's public affairs and advocacy work, as well as its media relations.

     Monroy has more than 20 years of experience in the film and television industry, most recently serving as director of public affairs for TV Azteca, one of the largest media companies in Mexico. In this role, he was responsible for TV Azteca's public affairs and advocacy work, as well as its media relations.

     "The Motion Picture Association is committed to advancing the film and television industry in Latin America," said Association president and CEO Chris Dodd. "The new team members have extensive experience in the region and will help us advocate for the industry's interests and support the growth of the region's film and television industry."

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