PHILIPPINES – ABS-CBN, the prominent content provider in the Philippines, has declared the appointment of Rolando “Jun” Del Rosario, Jr. as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of ABS-CBN’s global group, effective from January 1, 2024. Del Rosario will assume this position following the early retirement of the current ABS-CBN Global COO, Aldrin M. Cerrado, effective December 31, 2023.
Jun Del Rosario will simultaneously hold the role of Managing Director of ABS-CBN International (North and Latin America).
In his new capacity as the global group COO, Del Rosario will oversee all international subsidiaries of ABS-CBN and manage its flagship brand, The Filipino Channel (TFC). His responsibilities encompass leading ABS-CBN’s global group towards delivering impactful stories and promoting world-class Filipino talent across various platforms and events, catering to both local and international audiences.
With over 30 years of experience in the media industry, Del Rosario brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. His journey commenced as an entrepreneur establishing his cable company in the Philippines, eventually transitioning to senior management positions within the ABS-CBN group of companies.
Joining ABS-CBN International in 2004 as a Product Manager, Del Rosario progressively ascended to roles such as Director for Cable and Satellite business in 2005, North America Regional Head of Marketing from 2010 to 2018, and later took on the mantle of Managing Director of North and Latin America in 2018. In these roles, he spearheaded strategies, operational initiatives, and ensured profitability across the regions.
Del Rosario’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Ateneo de Manila University and completion of his Executive MBA Course at the Asian Institute of Management.