In her newly-created role, Abernethy will oversee UCI’s Content Distribution efforts with cable, satellite and telecommunications distributors.
Her responsibilities include distribution of Univision, UniMás and the company’s cable portfolio including Galavisión, Univision Deportes Network and El Rey. She’ll also manage Univision’s TV everywhere products, UVideos and Univision Deportes.
Abernethy was most recently EVP of Distribution Sales and Marketing for TV Guide Network. She was previously VP of National Accounts/Field Operations for Content Distribution at MTV Networks. Before that, she held posts at GE Capital and JP Morgan Chase.