Who is Laura Fernández Espeso and why did she leave Mediapro?

Laura Fernández Espeso was the General Director of Mediapro and has recently departed as part of a management restructure.

When will Sergio Oslé and Carlos Nuñez take over at Mediapro?

Sergio Oslé and Carlos Nuñez are set to assume their new roles as President and CEO, respectively, on January 1, 2026.

What key projects was Mediapro involved in under Espeso's leadership?

Under Espeso, Mediapro produced series like 'The Head' and launched The Mediapro Studio USA.

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Espeso Exits Mediapro Amid Restructure

15 Dec

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Summary

Laura Fernández Espeso departs Mediapro after a year as General Director.
New leadership: Sergio Oslé appointed President, Carlos Nuñez CEO in 2026.
Espeso's 15-year tenure included launching The Mediapro Studio USA.

Laura Fernández Espeso has departed from her role as General Director at the Spanish production giant Mediapro, less than a year after her promotion. Her exit, by mutual agreement, is part of a significant management restructure. Incoming changes, effective January 1, 2026, will see Sergio Oslé, former Movistar Plus+ chief, appointed as President, with Carlos Nuñez taking over as CEO.

Espeso's departure follows that of Mediapro co-founders Tatxo Benet and Jaume Roures. Despite her recent role, Espeso boasts over 15 years of experience within Mediapro and its predecessor companies, having risen through various directorial positions since 2009. Her leadership contributed to notable productions like the HBO Max thriller series 'The Head.'

During her tenure, Espeso also played a key role in launching The Mediapro Studio USA, a unit that has already secured projects with prominent figures like John Turturro and Melissa Leo. Additionally, Mediapro expanded its global footprint with a new production facility in Yonkers, New York, in November.