Michelle Beck - Palomar College

Felipe Boshell
Cra 1 No. 83 – 02, Apt 501 Torre 6. Bogota, Colombia
Ph: (+57) 1 256 40 26/ M: (+57) 310 777 07 27
Fboshell2013@kellogg.northwestern.edu
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SUMMARY
Senior Media and Television professional with high level responsibility for the Latin American
region. Proven track record in the production and broadcasting industry. Results-driven executive
with leadership experience in strategic planning, company operational and financial restructuring, and
business development capability. Has developed an extensive international network; and has the
ability to build solid relationships. Strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to
execute while leading cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CARACOL TELEVISION S.A – Managing Director Bogotá, Colombia
Mar 11 – Current
● Responsible for the new structure and management of the TV Studio out of the leading
broadcaster in Colombia with annual sales of US$250 million.
● In charge of planning and coordinating international co-productions for the Latin-American
market.
● Responsible for a production budget of US$70 million and more than 1500 hours of
production.
● Analyze and develop possible group synergies.
TELESET S. A - Managing Director Bogotá, Colombia
Apr 04 – Feb 11
● Responsible for the EBITDA performance of the company.
● Formulated and implemented the Re-structuring of the company.
● Devised and developed the strategic plan for 3 and 5 years.
● Structured output deal with main Colombian TV Network.
● Developed client relations with all the main broadcasters in Latin-America and sustained
commercial relations with all the major players in the TV Industry.
● Created and supervised 4 small, strategic sister companies.
● Led a team of 60 fulltime employees and up to 500 service and production
personnel.
● Managed the company while revenue increased from US$7 to US$32 million.
● Conducted the valuation and led the negotiations with Sony Pictures Television,
that secured a 50% sale of the company.
TELESET S.A - Finance Director Bogotá, Colombia
Aug 02- Apr 04
● Structured and implemented financial strategies.
● Responsible for the Financial Statements.
● Conducted all negotiations with clients and suppliers.
● In charge of budgeting and forecasting.
MINISTERIO DE COMUNICACIONES DE COLOMBIA - Consultant Bogotá, Colombia
Apr 02 - Aug 02
“Compartel – comunicaciones sociales” program
● Project Planning / Structuring and contracting functional areas.
● Participated in the design and implementation of a Social Domiciliary Telecommunications
Project, worth US$20 million that provided 15.000 telephone lines to 150 distant locations in
Colombia.