Santiago Guilarte Perez

Santiago Guilarte Perez is a seasoned professional in guest operations management, currently serving as the Senior Guest Operations Manager at FIFA since April 2013. Notable projects include leadership roles in major events such as the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the USA, FIFA World Cup 2026 across Canada, Mexico, and the USA, and the Olympic Football Tournaments in Paris 2024. Santiago has also led guest relations for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 and has a strong background in guest relations management for multiple FIFA Congresses and club competitions. Prior experience includes serving as a Guest Relations Manager and Coordinator for various prestigious FIFA events, as well as working as cabin crew for Emirates. Santiago holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication from the University of Zurich.