Marcelo Benitez initiated his career with the company in 1997 and was elected Chief Executive Officer on June 1, 2024.
Marcelo Benitez assumed the role of CEO of Millicom on June 1, 2024.
With an extensive 27-year professional journey at Millicom Tigo, he brings a wealth of experience in the telecommunications and technology sectors, along with a profound understanding of the Latin American region.
He initiated his career with the company in 1997 as a customer service representative in his homeland of Paraguay. Since then, he has forged a remarkable career trajectory within the organization, assuming pivotal roles across multiple countries spanning Latin America and Africa during Millicom’s tenure on the continent
Benitez held the position of Vice President for the Central America Region, where he oversaw the Company’s operations across Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama. His career with Tigo has also included roles as General Manager of Tigo El Salvador and General Manager of Tigo Business (Tigo’s B2B operation), among others.
His most recent role before becoming CEO was in Tigo Panamá, where he oversaw the successful integration of Cable Onda and Movistar Panama. This integration solidified the company’s position as the leading provider of telecom services in the country.
Recognized as a passionate and customer-committed leader and innovator, he stands out for his leadership focus on talent development; organizational culture, Sangre Tigo, and a passion for industry effort and commitment to the region’s inhabitants and community in Latin America.
Benitez holds an MBA from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, a BBA from Pacific University, and a leadership program at Stanford University.
Marcelo Benitez and his closely related persons hold 42,706 shares.
