Mariana B.

Mariana B. is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sports management, diplomacy, and humanitarian aid. Currently serving as the Head of the FIFA Foundation since February 2018, Mariana has also held roles as Project Manager and Personal Assistant to the FIFA President. Prior to this, Mariana worked at the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Culto de la República Argentina, contributing as a Protocol Officer at the World Economic Forum and as Consular Coordinator at the Embassy of Argentina in Bern. Other notable positions include consulting on athletes' labor conditions for the International Labour Organization and handling communication for the International Committee of the Red Cross. Mariana holds a Master's degree in Development Studies with a focus on Conflict and Peacebuilding from the Geneva Graduate Institute, along with various postgraduate qualifications in sports management and international relations.