John Farrell is Head of Partnerships at TelevisaUnivision, the world’s leading Spanish-language media company. In this role, Farrell leads the company’s end-to-end distribution strategy across linear, digital, streaming, and emerging platforms to deepen strategic partnerships, drive revenue growth, and expand its global footprint. He joined in August 2025 in a newly created position that unifies global content distribution, platform partnerships, corporate development, and international expansion to accelerate strategic momentum. 

Farrell joins TelevisaUnivision following nearly a decade in venture capital, where he helped launch and lead multiple funds, shaped investment strategy across emerging sectors, and supported the growth of high-performing startups across Latin America and beyond. 

Before that, Farrell worked at Google in senior leadership roles across Latin America and Asia. During that time, he led YouTube’s business in Latin America, playing a pivotal role in establishing the platform as the region’s leading digital video destination. He also served as Country Director for Google Mexico, giving him deep insight into the Mexican market and the broader regional digital ecosystem. Farrell’s work spanned content, distribution, and partnership initiatives, driving rapid growth and expanding digital access across key markets. 

Earlier in his career, he held a range of leadership roles across telecom, satellite, and internet sectors, where he contributed to strategic growth and international expansion. Farrell is based in Mexico City and is a native English and Spanish speaker.