With a 30 year career in the audiovisual and entertainment industry, Mariano Chihade began his career in television production at Promofilm Argentina, later he became the Creative and Content Director at Endemol Argentina and after that he joined América TV as Director of Content and Programming, In 2005 he founded Mandarina Contenidos, in the role of CEO until the present. In 2017 he took over as President of CAPIT (Argentine Chamber of independent tv companies). Once he finished his role as President he continued to serve on the Board of Directors. In 2023 he was elected Member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.