Ralf Jacob

Ralf Jacob is an experienced technology executive currently serving as the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Global Broadcast Engineering at TelevisaUnivision, a position he has held since August 2022.1 With a career spanning over three decades in the media and technology industries, Jacob has established himself as a results-oriented leader with expertise in broadcast engineering and digital media.

Career Highlights

TelevisaUnivision:: As EVP Global Broadcast Engineering, Jacob is responsible for overseeing the company's broadcast engineering operations across multiple locations, including Miami, Mexico, and Los Angeles.1

Previous Leadership Roles::

• President of Verizon Media Platform (2016-2020)
• Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Verizon Media Platform (2013-2016)
• Co-founder and CEO of upLynk, which was acquired by Verizon in 2013

Entrepreneurial Experience

Jacob has demonstrated his entrepreneurial spirit through various ventures:

• Co-founded 440 DIGITAL, which was later acquired by QuickPlay
• Founded upLynk, showcasing his ability to create and grow successful businesses in the media technology sector

Advisory Positions

Throughout his career, Jacob has held several advisory and board member positions, including:

• Board Advisor at Edge Video (2021-Present)
• Executive in Residence at Progress Partners (2021-2022)
• Board Member at Spearad GmbH (acquired by Tremor Media)

Expertise and Skills

Ralf Jacob is known for his expertise in:

• Broadcast engineering
• Digital media technologies
• Business leadership and strategy
• Mergers and acquisitions

Personal

While primarily focused on his professional achievements, Jacob also values his personal roles, describing himself as "most importantly husband, dad, son and friend".23

Ralf Jacob's LinkedIn profile (username: ralfjacob) provides a comprehensive overview of his professional journey and current role at TelevisaUnivision, reflecting his significant contributions to the media and technology industries.