Ariel Szarfsztejn
Ariel Szarfsztejn is a prominent Argentine business executive, currently serving as the President of Commerce at Mercado Libre, one of Latin America's leading e-commerce platforms. He joined Mercado Libre in 2017, where he initially focused on Strategy and New Business before leading the development of the company's logistics network across Latin America. Szarfsztejn has demonstrated strong leadership capabilities and has been pivotal in the successful management of Mercado Libre's Marketplace. He is set to become the CEO of the company in January 2026, succeeding founder Marcos Galperín, who will transition to the role of Executive Chairman. Szarfsztejn holds a degree from the University of Buenos Aires and a postgraduate degree from Stanford, showcasing his strong educational background and commitment to innovation within the rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape.
Born on Jan 01, 1980 (45 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Liechtenstein | 3 | 7.67 | 0.25% | +0% | 38,137 | 95 | $6,900 | 17$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,392 | $62,000 | 41$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 30,090 | $450,000 | 300$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 2,439 | $54,000 | 38$ |
| Totals | 6 | 53,801,759 | 36,016 | $572,900 | 396$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Liechtenstein:
Ariel Szarfsztejn has been chosen as the new CEO of Mercado Livre.
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Liechtenstein:
Ariel Szarfsztejn has been with the company since 2017 and is set to take over as CEO.
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Liechtenstein:
Ariel Szarfsztejn will take over as CEO of Mercado Livre, having been with the company since 2017.
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Costa Rica:
Ariel Szarfsztejn will assume the role of CEO of Mercado Libre starting January 1, 2026.
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Uruguay:
Ariel Szarfsztejn has been chosen as the successor to Marcos Galperin as CEO of Mercado Libre.
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Argentina:
Ariel Szarfsztejn will take over as CEO of Mercado Libre from Marcos Galperín.
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