Telefônica Brasil S.A. announced that its board of directors approved the appointment of Mr. David Melcon Sanchez-Friera, spanish, married, economist, carrier of the Spanish passport No. AAG536601, with business address at Ronda de la Comunicaci n, Telefonica District, East Building 3, Plant 2, for the position of Director of Finance, Corporate Resources and Investor Relations Officer of the Company, replacing Mr. Alberto Manuel Horcajo Aguirre, in complement to the term of office. Mr. Manuel Horcajo Aguirre will remain in charge of Director of Finance, Corporate Resources and Investor Relations Officer of the Company until the investiture of Mr. David Melcon Sanchez-Friera in the position indicated.