Artur Mas is a Spanish politician known for his role as the President of the Catalan Government from 2010 to 2016. He is a member of the Democratic Convergence of Catalonia party and has been a prominent advocate for Catalan independence. His leadership focused on promoting economic recovery and increasing Catalonia's autonomy within Spain. During his tenure, Mas faced significant challenges, including the 2014 Catalan independence referendum, which was deemed illegal by the Spanish government. His efforts to push for independence led to political tensions between Catalonia and the Spanish government, shaping the ongoing debate about regional self-determination in Spain.