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    Marcos Galperin

    President and CEO at MercadoLibre Inc
    Board
    Since 1999
    Age
    52 years
    Education
    Earned an MBA from Stanford University and graduated with honors from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Economics.
    Tenure
    Co-founded MercadoLibre and has served as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer since its inception.

    Also at MercadoLibre Inc

    AS
    Ariel Szarfsztejn
    Commerce President
    DR
    Daniel Rabinovich
    Executive Vice President and COO
    JMdlS
    Juan Mart\u00edn de la Serna
    Executive Vice President - Corporate Affairs

    About

    Marcos Galperin, born in 1971, is recognized as the leader behind the growth of Latin America's largest online commerce ecosystem. Having achieved significant educational milestones, he earned an MBA from Stanford University and graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

    In his professional career, he gained diverse experience through roles at YPF S.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. before co-founding MercadoLibre. Throughout his tenure, he has held multiple leadership positions including Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, contributing decisively to the company's evolution and market prominence in 18 countries.

    Beyond his core role at MercadoLibre, he has extended his expertise as a board member for innovative companies such as Onapsis and Satellogic, while also engaging in advisory capacities on various international councils. His leadership not only underlines his strategic vision in e-commerce and fintech but also reflects his commitment to impacting Latin America's dynamic digital economy.

    $MELI Performance Under Marcos Galperin

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. Fixed Income Department June 1998 - August 1998 Worked in the fixed income department in New York
    YPF S.A. Futures and Options Associate 1994 - 1997 Managed currency and oil derivatives program

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Onapsis Board Member N/A [N/A]N/A [N/A]
    Satellogic Board Member N/A [N/A]N/A [N/A]
    JP Morgan International Council Member N/A [N/A]N/A [N/A]
    MELI Kaszek Pioneer Corporation (NASDAQ: MEKA) Special Advisor N/A [N/A]N/A [N/A]
    Endeavor Board Member N/A [N/A]N/A [N/A]

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$522,883As determined by the monthly payroll calculation datePaid in U.S. dollars; based on a fixed amount in Uruguayan Pesos and converted at the applicable exchange rate
    Annual Bonus$239,179Annually, with payout in the first quarter of the following year (2024)Cash-based incentive calculated based on a fixed amount in Uruguayan Pesos and conversion at the payroll calculation date

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    Annual Bonus Performance

    Metric (Unit)Weighting (%)Threshold ($)Target ($)Maximum ($)
    Overall Performance Level10039,863 159,453 239,179

    Detailed Performance Metrics

    Performance MetricWeighting (%)Actual Performance
    Net Revenues40$17,694 million (105.9% of target)
    Income from Operations35$2,417 million (120.0% of target)
    Total Payment Volume - Adjusted10$264,405 million (116.0% of target)
    Competitive NPS1561.9% (97.7% of target)
    • Evaluation Period: The performance evaluation covers the entire fiscal year 2023.
    • Individual Performance Multiplier: Set at 1.5 (Above Expectations) which increases the final payout.
    • Vesting Schedule: The annual bonus is paid out in the first quarter of 2024, contingent on continued employment.
    • Additional Details: Metrics are measured in constant dollars (where applicable) to isolate operational performance from currency fluctuations.