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Mario Bucaro steps down as CEO of the Miss Universe Organization after short tenure

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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<p>Mario Búcaro has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of the Miss Universe Organization.</p><p>According to a press release by the organization, Mario &quot;concluded his tenure&quot; as CEO, which he assumed in November of this year.</p><p>&quot;Those who know me and have worked with me understand that I have always conducted myself with the highest ethical standards, and that in every responsibility I have assumed, I have sought to leave a positive legacy with every person with whom I have collaborated,&quot; Mario highlighted in a statement.</p><p>He described his tenure at the organization as &quot;an invaluable period of learning, during which I had the privilege of working alongside extraordinary women, exceptional professionals, and a global community that genuinely believes in the empowerment of women.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DHLU5d1J3Ig/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A1407346.600000009%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>The Miss Universe Organization credited Mario for making &quot;meaningful contributions in essential areas such as planning, logistics, and coordination with production teams, national directors, and global partners.&quot;</p><p>The organization added that his &quot;participation in the organization and execution of the 74th Miss Universe competition represented one of the most significant milestones of his tenure, supporting the delivery of an event with broad international reach and visibility.&quot;</p><p>MUO also stated that the leadership transition is being carried out in an &quot;orderly and structured manner, in accordance with internal processes&quot; and a &quot;formal announcement regarding the individual who will assume the position will be made shortly.&quot;</p><p>Mario assumed the role of CEO following the departure of former CEO Anne Jakrajutatip, who stepped down from her post in June 2025. Anne is an executive of JKN Global Group, which co-owns the Miss Universe Organization alongside Raúl Rocha&#x27;s Legacy Holdings Group.</p><p>The 74th Miss Universe coronation night was held in Thailand on November 21 with Fatima Bosch of Mexico crowned as Miss Universe 2025.</p><p>Praveenar Singh of Thailand placed first runner-up, followed by Stephany Abasali of Venezuela, Ahtisa Manalo of the Philippines, and Olivia Yacé of Cote D&#x27; Ivoire.</p>

<p>Mario Búcaro assumed the role of CEO in November this year.</p>

Mario Búcaro assumed the role of CEO in November this year.

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Mario Búcaro steps down as CEO of the Miss Universe Organization after short tenure

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Published Dec 14, 2025 06:04 PM PHT

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Updated Dec 14, 2025 06:05 PM PHT

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