Costa Rica had a strong presence in the 2024 edition of the Mejores Empresas Centroamericanas (MECA) program, with six companies recognized for their operational excellence and impact in key sectors such as health, logistics, and technology. The event, organized by Deloitte, Grupo Promerica, and INCAE Business School, evaluated 115 companies from across Central America. Of these, 28 received awards, including Corporación CEK de Costa Rica, Fulzer, Laboratorio San José, MultiFRIO, Rex Logística, and Servicios Computacionales Novacomp.
The evaluation process used Deloitte’s Value Map methodology to analyze more than 36 dimensions of management and performance. Carla Coghi, Socia Directora de Deloitte Centroamérica y República Dominicana, stated: “Las empresas distinguidas en MECA no solo representan lo mejor de su país, sino que también impulsan la competitividad económica y social de toda la región”.
The MECA program aims not only to recognize excellence but also to provide participating companies with confidential diagnostics that highlight opportunities for improvement in areas such as competitiveness, marketing, and financial viability. Ramiro Ortiz Gurdian, Director Ejecutivo de Grupo Promerica, said: “El verdadero valor de MECA radica en cómo prepara a las empresas para enfrentar desafíos futuros, promoviendo un desarrollo sostenible que trasciende fronteras”.
Winners attended an award ceremony in San Salvador that included a symposium on sustainable leadership led by INCAE Business School and workshops facilitated by Deloitte. Bernard Kilian, Decano de INCAE Business School remarked: “La participación de Costa Rica en MECA demuestra que las empresas medianas del país están a la vanguardia de la innovación y la excelencia operativa. Reconocerlas es esencial para fortalecer el ecosistema empresarial y fomentar un impacto positivo en las comunidades de toda la región”.
All companies completing the evaluation process receive a free and confidential diagnostic report identifying strengths and recommendations for improvement.
Registration is open for the 2025 edition of MECA. More information can be found at www.mejoresempresasdelatinoamerica.com/MECA.
