Mauricio Macri

Mauricio Macri (born February 8, 1959, in Tandil, Buenos Aires province, Argentina) is an Argentine politician, businessman, and sports executive who served as President of Argentina from 2015 to 2019. After earning a degree in civil engineering from the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina, Macri began working in various companies within his family’s conglomerate, the Macri Group.

Macri gained national prominence as president of Boca Juniors, Argentina’s most popular soccer club, from 1995 to 2007. Under his leadership, Boca achieved significant success, winning six national championships, four Copa Libertadores titles, and improving its financial and stadium infrastructure.

In 2003, Macri founded the political party Commitment for Change, which evolved into Republican Proposal (PRO), Argentina’s first new, competitive national party in over six decades. After serving two terms as mayor of Buenos Aires (2007-2015), he won Argentina’s 2015 presidential election, focusing on economic reforms and closer international ties. His presidency faced challenges, particularly with inflation and economic hardship, leading to a loss in the 2019 election.

In 2020, Macri became Executive Chairman of the FIFA Foundation, broadening his role in sports on a global scale. He remains an influential figure in Argentina’s political landscape, advocating for liberal economic policies and reform.