Bio
Carlos A. Sanchez is Executive Vice President and General Manager of FOX Deportes, the first and leading U.S. Spanish-language sports network. He assumed the role in 2014, and oversees every aspect of the operation for the network with the most diversified sports portfolio in Spanish-language media.
During his time at Fox Deportes, the network transitioned from a focus on European soccer to Mexican soccer, landing distribution deals in the U.S. with several Liga MX teams including Rayados, Xolos, Santos and Juarez FC. Also, under his leadership the network aired the first Super Bowl in Spanish and currently holds the record for the three most watched Super Bowls in Spanish language cable television. Picked up the NFL contract to manage the NFL.com/español site for the NFL. Broke viewership records for most watched MLB World Series games and managed properties including, UFC, Golden Boy and Al Haymon Boxing, MLS, World Cup Qualifiers, FIFA Club World Cup, Bundesliga, UEFA Champions league, launched new Talk and Sports News shows, and many more. The first Spanish language sports network in the country celebrated its 25th year in 2021. The network is based in Los Angeles but also has dedicated team members based around the globe including dedicated digital and production teams in Mexico City, Guatemala, Spain and other parts in LATAM.
Prior to FOX Deportes, Sanchez was President & General Manager of Telemundo NY, New York’s first Spanish language station serving the tri-state area for more than 48 years. Under his leadership the station underwent a major transformation in technology, content and structure. He also led his team through the addition of new weekend and morning newscasts as well as an upgrade of its facilities into a state-of-the-art studio, set and control room. Under his guidance, the station received multiple awards including several New York State Senate Proclamations, many Hispanic Community Organization recognitions and numerous Emmy’s including “Best Newscast” in 2012 & 2013. The station also achieved the highest rated late local newscast in the market regardless of language for two years in a row.
A key player in the broadcast media industry, Sanchez served as Vice President and General Manager of Telemundo stations in Las Vegas, NV and Denver, CO from 2005-2008. During his tenure, he oversaw the acquisition and integration of the Las Vegas station into the NBC Universal Owned and Operated stations group. Restructured the team and negotiated the deal to relocate the Vegas station to a new state of the art facility on the iconic Fremont Street.
Sanchez began his career in broadcasting as an Account Manager with the Univision affiliate, Entravision in San Diego, CA. He then joined the Telemundo family as General Manager of the San Diego affiliate in 2000, overseeing a dual location television station with operations on both sides of the U.S. and Mexico borders. He completely restructured the station by hiring all new staff and launching a news operation on both sides of the US/Mexico border.
Firmly committed to local community involvement, Sanchez currently sits on the Advisory Board for Delta and Aeromexico Airlines, Los Angeles YMCA Sports Advisory board, former member of the Committee on Hispanic Children and Families, the Nielsen Local Alliance Advisory Board and the Board of Directors for Repertorio Español. In 2010, Mayor Michael Bloomberg named Sanchez a Commissioner to New York City’s Latin Media and Entertainment Commission (LMEC). Sanchez is also a member of the Television Academy.
Carlos A Sanchez is a native of Baja California, Mexico and grew up in the Tijuana/San Diego border region. He loves the outdoors and enjoys hiking, biking and all competitive sports.