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MJ Felipe

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<p>Former Miss Universe Organization VP for International Relations Mario Búcaro is taking on a new role as the new chief executive officer of the organization, less than a month before the pageant. </p><p>He will be replacing former CEO Anne Jakrajutatip stepped down who stepped down from her post last June 2025. </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17617799173571e5ab73c-1cbe-44b9-90a9-0937312ed054.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>&quot;Mr. Búcaro succeeds Ms. Anne Jakrajutatip, who stepped down on June 20, 2025. The organization extends its heartfelt appreciation to Ms. Jakrajutatip for her visionary leadership and dedication, which greatly enhanced MUO’s global presence and commitment to inclusion and diversity.&quot;</p><p>&quot;Her efforts have left a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire the organization’s mission as she now focuses on her family.&quot;</p><p>Búcaro&#x27;s appointment comes less than a month before the 74th Miss Universe pageant, which will be held at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand, on November 21, 2025.</p><p>Pageant activities will begin on November 2 with the arrival of the delegates in Thailand.</p><p>According to the MUO, Búcaro&#x27;s leadership will &quot;focus on strengthening international collaborations, expanding the organization’s presence across the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, and Africa, and enriching the candidate experience while upholding integrity and fairness.&quot;</p><p>&quot;He will also work to amplify the organization’s social impact initiatives, empowering women and fostering leadership development through innovation, social responsibility, and global engagement programs.&quot;</p><p>Read the full statement <a href="https://www.missuniverse.com/press-releases/miss-universe-press-release-14/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a><em></em>: </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS:</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zBLj_v2gL6g?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nn-xudq4CE8?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rgPAAqBYvWE?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Mario Búcaro's appointment comes less than a month before the 74th Miss Universe pageant, which will be held at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand, on November 21, 2025.</p>

Mario Búcaro's appointment comes less than a month before the 74th Miss Universe pageant, which will be held at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand, on November 21, 2025.

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Mario Búcaro named new Miss Universe CEO less than a month before pageant

MJ Felipe,

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Published October 30, 2025 10:21 AM PHT

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