Sebastian Pinera is a Chilean businessman and politician. He was elected President of Chile in January 2010, taking office in March 2010. A Harvard-educated investor who founded credit giant Bancard. Leader of the center-right Coalition for Change. Political party: Independent. His election marked the first elected right-leaning leader in 52 years.
Career
He came through teacher career to business and political career.
Pinera's victory in Presidential elections of 2009–2010 meant a shift towards the right, breaking two-decades of center-left political leadership and becoming the first elected right-wing leader in 52 years.
Views
Sebastian Pinera describes his governing philosophy as Christian humanism.
Quotations:
"Better times are coming for Chile. There is a great new phase on the way. After 20 years I think a change will be good for Chile. It's like opening the windows of your home to let fresh air come in".