Héctor Edgardo Novick Varela (born 22 November 1956, Montevideo, Uruguay) is a Uruguayan businessman and politician. He is recognised for his activities in the private sector, particularly through the establishment of various companies under the Novick Group, and for his participation in national politics as a candidate in electoral processes.
Early life and education
Novick was born in Montevideo on 22 November 1956. Details regarding his family background, early education, and higher‑education credentials are not provided in the available encyclopedic sources.
Business career
Novick is the founder of the Novick Group, a conglomerate that operates in several sectors of the Uruguayan economy, including retail, financial services, and media. Through this group he has held leadership positions in a number of enterprises and has been identified as a prominent figure in Uruguay’s business community.
Political activity
In addition to his commercial endeavors, Novick has been active in politics. He has run for public office, most notably participating in the 2019 presidential primary elections as a candidate representing a newly formed political platform. His candidacy emphasized themes of economic modernization and anti‑corruption, reflecting his business background.
Personal life
Novick is married to Solveig [Source: Facebook page]. The couple has four children: Bernardo, Hernán, Marcel, and Victoria [Source: Facebook page]. He is publicly known to support the Uruguayan football club Peñarol.
References
- “Edgardo Novick.” Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre, Spanish edition. https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgardo_Novick
- “Edgardo Novick.” Wikipedia, English edition. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgardo_Novick
- Edgardo Novick – Photos. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/NovickEdgardo/photos/
All information presented is derived from the cited publicly available sources.
