ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) has promoted Ezequiel “Quelo” Fonseca Zas to General Manager of Streaming and Mobile for International.
He was most recently SVP of Emerging Business for VCNI Americas.
In his new role, Fonseca Zas will lead VCNI’s streaming business, strategy and international product rollout, with a focus on Pluto TV, Paramount+ and Noggin. He’ll work with regional digital and streaming leaders on a variety of go-to-market models, as well as ViacomCBS’ digital and streaming leadership to maximize the global impact of the business.
He’ll also lead the development of mobile products and partnerships with telco companies, while also working to create new revenue streams in emerging areas such as gaming, connected cars, wearables and AR/VR offerings.
He’ll be reporting to two different company presidents: Pierluigi Gazzolo, VCNI’s President of Streaming and Studios, for his streaming responsibilities, and Raffaele Annecchino, President of VCNI EMEAA and leader of VCNI’s mobile strategy for his mobile duties.