From Advertising to Politics

The life of Eduardo Maruri is marked by taking on challenges and achieving goals. The announcement that he will participate in the upcoming presidential election in Ecuador has generated great attention, not only in the media of his country but also in the international press.

Success has followed Eduardo Maruri in many endeavors. He is one of the most respected and recognized creative leaders worldwide, winner of 160 Cannes Lions awards, widely considered the Oscars for creativity. His outstanding career in the world of business began as founder and creative director of Maruri Grey in 2016 when he assumed the presidency of Grey Latin America.

In 2018 he was President of Grey Europe, and successfully lead over 1000 employees and 28 offices from London. In 2020 he was named by Campaign Magazine as «Best CEO in Europe».

Eduardo Maruri has been named by Ad Latina as one of the «most outstanding people in the marketing and advertising industry. He was selected among the world’s 25 best innovators by Provoke Media and holds a Guinness World Record for recycling plastic bottles.

Maruri is a multifaceted man whose influence in the world of industry partnered with prestigious brands, plus his creative work (especially in sustainability) has inspired global interest.

Maruri’s influence extends even further, since in 2008 he was President of Barcelona Sporting Club, the most popular and beloved teams by the Ecuadorian fans. He held the presidency of the Guayaquil Chamber of Commerce in the year 2004 where he was a champion for the interests of his constituents.

Being in politics would not be new for Eduardo Maruri. In 2007 he was elected by popular vote as a congressman for his country and together with other important political figures helped rewrite the current Constitution of Ecuador.

In March 2022 he resigned from Grey and co-founded another innovative organization: TRAM, a technology company that incentivizes sustainable mobility decisions.

Eduardo Maruri, Son, Father, Brother, Friend, Athlete who completed the famous Iron Man Competition in 2002, but most importantly a human being who is convinced that any goal is achievable when there is planning, knowledge, commitment and leadership.