MercadoLibre CEO Galperin transitions to Executive Chairman; Szarfsztejn named President & CEO Jan 1, 2026

MERCADOLIBRE INC

Marcos Galperin, current President and CEO, will become Executive Chairman effective January 1, 2026.
Ariel Szarfsztejn, currently Commerce President, will become President and CEO effective same date.
Szarfsztejn joined MercadoLibre in 2017; previously led Envios and Corporate Development.
Compensation for Galperin and Szarfsztejn not yet determined; will be disclosed later.

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Role change

Marcos Galperin

Executive Chairman

MELI · MERCADOLIBRE INC

Effective: 2026-01-01
Successor: Ariel Szarfsztejn
Filed: May 21, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

approved the transition of Marcos Galperin, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, to a more strategic role within the Company, as Executive Chairman of the Board, effective as of January 1, 2026.

Appointed

Ariel Szarfsztejn

President and Chief Executive Officer

MELI · MERCADOLIBRE INC

Effective: 2026-01-01
Filed: May 21, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

As of the Effective Date, Ariel Szarfsztejn, the Company’s current Commerce President, will become President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Marcos Galperin changed role as Executive Chairman at MERCADOLIBRE INC.

Action: transitioned
Role: Executive Chairman

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approved the transition of Marcos Galperin, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, to a more strategic role within the Company, as Executive Chairman of the Board, effective as of January 1, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Ariel Szarfsztejn was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at MERCADOLIBRE INC.

Action: appointed
Role: President and Chief Executive Officer

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As of the Effective Date, Ariel Szarfsztejn, the Company’s current Commerce President, will become President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

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