Laura Varela Fallas is a distinguished and accomplished international business manager, renowned for her extensive experience in logistics, tech-enabled entertainment, and hospitality services. As the professional and successful CEO of Costa Rican origin, she is celebrated as a representative of women in business empowerment. Leading several companies to success in their respective commercial areas under the international presence of "The Varela Group," Laura Varela has become a beacon of success and a champion for women in the business world.
With exceptional English fluency and special communication talents, Mrs. Varela navigates seamlessly through a fast-paced, challenging bilingual business environment. Her educational background includes a BA in Business Administration from the Costa Rican University, which laid the foundation for her strategic approach and operational excellence.
Her expertise extends to mastering the operational value chain through analyzing projects, meticulously planning their execution, and adeptly overseeing deployment tasks. Laura Varela's strategic vision and leadership have been pivotal in reshaping and driving her companies toward global impact and recognition.
Under her leadership, "The Varela Group" has not only achieved significant commercial success but also set a benchmark for operational excellence and innovation in logistics and tech-enabled services. Her keen eye for talent, adept negotiation skills, and ability to manage diverse business settings have made her one of the most respected figures in the industry.
Laura Varela's journey is a testament to her unwavering commitment to business excellence and her role as a trailblazer in empowering women in the business sector. Her influence and achievements continue to inspire and pave the way for future generations of female leaders in international business management.
Mrs. Varela Fallas leads a group of companies that cater to different and growing economic segments.
Verat Properties: 2017 – Present
A property rental and development company with a portfolio of over 40 rental properties and more than 10 development projects, with operations in Costa Rica and Panama.
Opti-Prime Properties: 2016 – Present
A commercial lender focused on short and mid-term loans for the real estate industry. With operations in Costa Rica registered under SUGEF and in Panama under a Financial Lender license regulated by the SBP.
iCúbica: 2016 – Present
A real estate rental property and real estate project development management company, including architecture and design services, with operations in Costa Rica and Panama.
V-Shapes: 2019 – Present
Exclusive Latin America distributor of Italy based V-Shapes. A company specialized in the development of innovative solutions for the world of packaging, including a revolutionary patented single-dose sachet.
Mrs. Varela Fallas oversees the operations of these companies while being responsible for planning their operations and attracting alliances that facilitate achievement of their growth strategies. Together they represent over US$200 million in revenues providing direct employment to over 300 people.