Leila Cobo

Leila Cobo serves as the Chief Content Officer for Latin Music & Billboard Español at Billboard since 2001, overseeing all Latin music coverage across Billboard's various platforms. Cobo is also the VP and Latin Industry Lead at ReachTV, where the music interview show "In Tune With Leila Cobo" is hosted and produced. An established author, Cobo has published six notable books, including "Decoding Despacito" and a biography of Jenni Rivera, with work featured at Penguin Random House and Hatchette Books. Additionally, Cobo freelances for various publications including LA Times and Latina, and previously held the role of Editorial Director for Nexos, American Airlines' in-flight magazine in Spanish. Cobo has experience as the host and executive producer of "Estudio Billboard" at V-Me Media, showcasing prominent Latin music artists. Cobo holds a Master's degree in Communications Management from the University of Southern California, a Bachelor's degree in Music from the Manhattan School of Music, and a Bachelor's degree in Communications & Journalism from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana.