Hector Arzeno
Hector Arzeno | |
|---|---|
| Member of Connecticut House of Representatives from the 151st District | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Arora |
| Constituency | Represented Greenwich |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Héctor Eduardo Arzeno September 30, 1947 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Nationality |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Paula Arzeno |
| Residence | Greenwich, Connecticut |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina (Licentiate) University of Pennsylvania (AMP) |
Hector Edward Arzeno (born September 30, 1947[1]) is an Argentine-born American businessman, banker, and politician.
Since January 4, 2023, he serves as a Democratic Party member of the Connecticut House of Representatives for the 151st District, which encompasses parts of Greenwich.[2][3][4]
Early life and education[edit]
Arzeno was born September 30, 1947, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.[5] From 1967 to 1973, he studied business administration at the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina, graduating with a licentiate degree which would be an equivalent of a master's degree. In 1974, aged 27, he came to the United States for a trainee program at Morgan Guaranty Trust (today a part of JP Morgan Chase). He also completed an Advanced Management Program (AMP) at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1990. He settled in Greenwich, Connecticut, in 1986, becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1987.[6]
Early career[edit]
In 1987, he was deployed into an executive banking position at Banesto in Madrid, Spain, where he was responsible for corporate and international banking. He moved back to the United States in 1990 becoming the general manager of the New York City branch of Banco Galicia, a position he continued to hold until 1997. Between 1997 and 2005, he moved back to Buenos Aires for an executive vice president position at Banco Galicia. In 2005, he co-founded Fenix Bursatil S.A.,[7][8] a finance holding based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Since 2012, he has been active as independent financial advisor.[9] He served as a volunteer coach for the Greenwich Youth Soccer League, member of the parent board of Bucknell University, member of the sustainability board of Greenwich Country Day School, a Greenwich High School tour guide and science department helper as well as a volunteer for the Town of Greenwich Conservation Department.[10]
Greenwich RTM[edit]
Since 2019, Arzeno served on the Town Representative Meeting (RTM) for District 8, serving as a delegate on the Finance Committee[11] and alternate on the Claims Committee.[12]
Connecticut State House of Representatives[edit]
Elections[edit]
2022[edit]
In 2020, Arzeno ran for election to the Connecticut House of Representatives, but was defeated by Republican Harry Arora.[13] He became member-elect in the 2022 election, defeating contrary Peter Sherr (CT-R), assuming office on January 4, 2023.[14] He was the first town Democrat to assume the seat in history.[15]
Electoral history[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Hector Arzeno | 5,574 | 53.50 | |
| Republican | Peter Sherr | 4,845 | 46.50 | |
| Total votes | 10,419 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
Personal life[edit]
Arzeno is married to Paula (née Picco).[17] They have five children between them, four daughters and a son. He resides in the Cos Cob section of Greenwich.[18]
He is a dual citizen of the United States and Argentina.[19]
External links[edit]
- Hector Arzeno on Ballotpedia
- Personal Website of Hector Arzeno
References[edit]
- ^ "Hector Arzeno, Greenwich Public Records Instantly". ClustrMaps.com. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ "Arzeno | Connecticut House Democrats". www.housedems.ct.gov. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ greenwichfreepress. "Arzeno Sworn in as State Rep 151st District". Greenwich Free Press. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ greenwichfreepress. "Election in Greenwich Yields Democratic Victories for Meskers, Arzeno, Khanna. Crow-Fazio Race Heads to Recount…". Greenwich Free Press. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ "Elect Hector". electhector.com. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ self-declaration https://electhector.com/#two
- ^ https://gb.kompass.com/c/fenix-bursatil-sociedad-de-bolsa-sa/ar010357/
- ^ "Fenix Bursatil S.A. | Latin Business Daily". latinbusinessdaily.com.
- ^ Linkedin Profile of Hector Arzeno https://www.linkedin.com/in/hector-arzeno-40b8b65a/
- ^ self-declaration, see personal website
- ^ p. 5 https://www.greenwichct.gov/DocumentCenter/View/28839/March-2022-explanos
- ^ "Legislative & Rules Committee Special Meeting". Greenwich, CT. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ Pazniokas, Mark (January 22, 2020). "GOP's Harry Arora wins special election in Greenwich". CT Mirror. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ "CT Patch Candidate Profile: Hector Arzeno For 151st House District". Greenwich, CT Patch. October 28, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ Borsuk, Ken; Marchant, Robert (November 9, 2022). "Greenwich's Hector Arzeno declares victory over Republican Peter Sherr – 1st Democrat to rep CT House 151st District". GreenwichTime. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ https://ctemspublic.pcctg.net/#/races
- ^ greenwichfreepress. "Profile: Hector Arzeno, Democratic Candidate for State Rep, District 151". Greenwich Free Press. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ Flowers, Tatiana (September 26, 2020). "Hector Arzeno: Democrat, candidate for the state House 151st District". GreenwichTime. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ since argentine nationality is not revokable, Arzeno is a dual citizen. see Argentine nationality law for additional information
