In his new role, Valentin is accountable for all aspects of HR for the enterprise wide team, which supports all key partnerships, strategic deals and business incubators across several business verticals, including digital, technology starts ups, energy and health initiatives. With 25 years of experience in his field, he is highly regarded for his leadership and expertise in building strong, results-oriented teams. “Significant improvements in talent acquisition metrics,” Valentin says has been his greatest professional accomplishment over the past year.

How do you define success?

The fine line between personal, team, and organizational recognition of achievement of goals.

What’s been the biggest story in cable this year?

Mergers – on and off – and the rapidly evolving impact of the shift of advertising spend to digital and social.

What’s your biggest professional accomplishment in the past 12 months?

Significant improvements in talent acquisition metrics.

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