Leandro Rizzuto Jr. | |
|---|---|
| United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States Nominee | |
| Assuming office TBD | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Succeeding | Francisco O. Mora |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 20, 1962 New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Denise Rizzuto |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Leandro Rizzuto Rita Rizzuto |
| Alma mater | Arizona State University (did not finish) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Leandro Rizzuto Jr. (born March 20, 1962) is an American businessman who has been announced as nominee to be ambassador to the Organization of American States in the second Trump administration. He was U.S. Consul General in Hamilton, Bermuda during the first Trump administration. He was unsuccessfully nominated by President Donald Trump to become the next United States ambassador to Barbados. Trump subsequently appointed him to the diplomatic post in Bermuda, a position that did not require confirmation by the Senate.
He is the son of Leandro Rizzuto, billionaire founder of Conair Corporation. Rizzuto previously worked as a senior executive in his father's company.