Ariel Szarfsztejn

At-a-Glance

Serves as CEO of Mercado Libre (Nasdaq: MELI) since 2026, leading the company's efforts to democratize commerce and financial services in Latin America.
Previously served as President of Commerce at Mercado Libre, leading regional operations and driving innovation within the ecosystem.
Led Mercado Envíos for four years, overseeing logistics and fulfillment operations and evolving its network to process millions of packages with proprietary technology.
Joined Mercado Libre in 2017 as Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development, focusing on long-term growth, M&A, and strategic planning.
Prior to Mercado Libre, worked at Despegar and Boston Consulting Group.
Holds an MBA from Stanford GSB and a degree in Economics from the University of Buenos Aires.

Biography

Ariel Szarfsztejn is the CEO of Mercado Libre (Nasdaq: MELI), a prominent technology platform focused on democratizing commerce and financial services across Latin America. He assumed the CEO role in 2026, guiding the company's strategic direction and commitment to innovation.

Szarfsztejn joined Mercado Libre in 2017 as Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development, where he concentrated on long-term growth initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic planning.