Clear
Channel Outdoor (NYSE:CCO), one of the largest out-of-home
advertising companies in the world,, today announced that Orlando “Orly”
Ortiz, a 28-year veteran of the company, has been promoted to senior
vice president, Operations, for the company’s business in the U.S. and
Canada.
In this newly created role, Ortiz is responsible for the day-to-day
construction, maintenance and placement of the company’s out-of-home
advertising assets in 48 of the top U.S. markets and Canada.
Additionally, he will lead operational strategy for servicing Clear
Channel Outdoor’s advertising clients with the diverse collection of
out-of-home assets the company has developed to help brands reach their
audiences, this includes the more than one thousand digital billboards
the company has deployed in 38 markets.
Most recently, Ortiz, a leader within the U.S. out-of-home industry as
well as to the teams he’s led, was president of Clear Channel Outdoor’s
Wichita and Fort Smith markets where he established a track record for
growing revenue and efficiencies.
Ortiz will report to Bryan Parker, executive vice president, Real
Estate/Operations. “Orly brings a rich history of experience, plus a
terrific work ethic to bear in this new role,” said Parker. “Through his
proven business acumen, he’s already earned the respect of his
colleagues throughout the organization and his leadership in this role
will help Clear Channel Outdoor to further its operational excellence,
enhancing the experience for clients and making all aspects of the
business more efficient.”
Ortiz’s deep experience in out-of-home with Clear Channel is hallmarked
by his continuous embrace of evolving technologies and new operational
methodologies that have better equipped the company to solve
advertisers’ needs. During his first 18 years with the company, Ortiz
was based in his hometown of Miami and held numerous positions,
including; mechanic, carpenter, rotate, construction, safety director,
I.T. and posting supervisor. In 2003, he was promoted to operations
manager of the company’s Orlando division. He remained in this market
for seven years, with his last four years dedicated to the role of a
regional coordinator. In 2010, he was promoted to lead Clear Channel
Outdoor’s Wichita division as president and general manager.
About Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: CCO) is one of the
world’s largest outdoor advertising companies, with more than 750,000
displays in over 40 countries across five continents, including 48 of
the 50 largest markets in the United States. Clear Channel Outdoor
Holdings offers many types of displays across its global platform to
meet the advertising needs of its customers. This includes a growing
digital platform that now offers over 1000 digital billboards across 37
U.S. markets. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings’ International segment
operates in nearly 30 countries across Asia, Australia, Europe and Latin
America in a wide variety of formats.
Copyright Business Wire 2013