Mario Moretti Polegato (born 16 August 1952) is an Italian entrepreneur, active in the footwear sector, who founded the company Geox of which he is the president.

He was born in Crocetta del Montello (Treviso), Italy, into a family of entrepreneurs active in the agricultural and winemaking sector.

During his working life, Polegato has received acknowledgements including Knight of the National Order of Merit from the President of Romania in 2000.

In 2005, the former Italian President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi bestowed him the title of Cavaliere del Lavoro della Repubblica Italiana (Knight of Labour), whereas in 2006 the Italian President Giorgio Napolitano awarded him the title of Grande Ufficiale della Repubblica (Great Officer of the Republic).

Through this company, he controls Geox and Diadora, an Italian brand that represents sport, which was taken over in 2009 and is led by his son Enrico.