The Argentine at the helm of oil company YPF later achieved great projection: he was chosen by Vista Oil & Gas, based in Mexico, and is now considered a global reference in the energy industry.
The former CEO of YPF, Miguel Galuccio, is a renowned Argentine executive who has left a mark on the global oil industry.
An argentine ceo left his mark on the world energy industry
Born in the city of Córdoba in 1968, Galuccio began his career in the energy sector as a petroleum engineer at YPF, the Argentine national oil company, where he worked for more than two decades.
During his time at YPF, Galuccio held a variety of roles, from oil exploration and production to project management and strategic planning.
In 2005, he was appointed executive director of upstream operations at YPF, where he oversaw the company’s oil and gas exploration and production activities.
In 2012, Galuccio was hired by the Argentine government to lead the renationalization of YPF, which had been sold to the Spanish company Repsol in 1999.
As CEO of YPF, Galuccio led an ambitious investment plan to revitalize the company’s oil and gas production.
During his tenure, YPF’s oil and gas output increased significantly, and the company became one of the leading energy producers in Latin America.
After his successful management of YPF, Galuccio was hired by Vista Oil & Gas, an oil and gas exploration and production company based in Mexico.
As founder and CEO of Vista, Galuccio led the company’s strategy to expand into the Latin American energy sector and establish itself as one of the region’s leading companies. In 2019, Vista became the first Latin American energy company to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Galuccio has also held roles in international organizations such as the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the World Economic Forum.
In 2014, he was included in Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Today, Galuccio is considered a reference in the global energy industry, and his visionary leadership and ability to drive change and growth in complex organizations are admired by many.
His career path is an example of how perseverance, strategic vision, and commitment can lead to a successful and meaningful career in any industry.