Maricel Alvarez Chavarria

Recognized by the prestigious GC Power List Magazine of Legal500 in Central America in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2022 for her work as an outstanding corporate lawyer in the Region. Experience in institutional relations, sustainability, external communication and crisis management in the Region. President of the “Agua Tica” water fund, member of the Board of Directors of several trade union chambers, as well as of the Diversity and Inclusion Council of Coca Cola Femsa.

SKILLS: Strategic thinking, conformation of high-performance multicultural teams, leadership, results orientation, proactivity and innovatio

2017-actual     Legal & Compliance Manager (CR-NI-PAN) and Corporate Affairs Manager (CR-NI)

                        CAM SUR Division, Coca Cola FEMSA.

Develop the legal & compliance strategy of the Company; establish guidelines for external communication; management of institutional relations; direct the execution of sustainability projects and community relations; Social Media attention.

2015-2017        Legal Manager of Central America

                        México & Central America Division, Coca Cola FEMSA

Develop the legal strategy; establish the guidelines to protect and defend the rights of the company; define the necessary controls for an adequate management of the companies (actions, books and representatives); facilitate business practices through appropriate legal instruments; generate the appropriate strategy for litigation attention.

Education

• Sustainable Business Specialization, ADEN Business School & George Washington University, 2022.
• Master Degree Labor Law, Latin University of Costa Rica. Approved with distinction, 2018
• Mediator, Chamber of Commerce of Costa Rica, 2010
• Notarial and Registry Law, Interamerican University of Costa Rica, 2007
• Lawyer Degree, University of Costa Rica. Approved with distinction, 2004

Others: 

• Liderazgo Conciente para Mujer Ejecutiva, Tecnologico de Monterrey, 2023.