Tagged with Puerto Rico

CooperVision Rolando Torres, Chief Operations Officer for CooperVision, a division of global medical device company CooperCompanies, discussed the significant growth and investment CooperVision has experienced in Puerto Rico since 2019, including expansions in manufacturing, packaging, and a workforce increase from 1,700 to nearly 2,500 employees. He highlighted the company’s $500 million…

Haleon Even though our products carry ‘Made in USA’ labeling, we actively celebrate Puerto Rico’s manufacturing heritage. This reinforces employee pride and strengthens our connection to the community Could you introduce yourself to our readers and outline Haleon Puerto Rico’s strategic position within the company’s global operations? My career spans over…

Puerto Rico Jesus Manuel Laboy, President at VIBRA Inc., a company that provides predictive maintenance and reliability engineering services for industries across the Americas, shares the company’s evolution from its origins in Puerto Rico to its expansion across the Caribbean, Mexico, and the United States. With a focus on predictive maintenance, AI-driven…

Puerto Rico At a time when the pharmaceutical industry faces increasing complexity and scrutiny, Javier Deida, Country Lead of Pfizer Puerto Rico, is spearheading a quietly transformative effort on the island. With a 24-year career spanning global roles in manufacturing, commercial operations, and HR, Deida brings a rare breadth of insight to…

Puerto Rico From its origins as a modest logistics firm in 1982, GMD Airline Services has grown into a critical enabler of Puerto Rico’s pharmaceutical and medical device supply chain. At the intersection of ground handling, cold chain operations, and air cargo connectivity, GMD’s evolution reflects the broader shifts in the island’s…

Organon With a uniquely positioned healthcare system and early access to innovation, Puerto Rico has become a proving ground for Organon’s regional ambitions in Latin America and the Caribbean. In a dialogue that spans market dynamics, regulatory complexity, and the evolving landscape of women’s health, Millie Rivera offers insight into how…

Puerto Rico Mary Carmen Zapata brings over 30 years of experience at PREPA into her historic role as the organisation’s first female CEO. Since taking office in January 2025, her top priority has been stabilising Puerto Rico’s strained electrical system by coordinating efforts between the public sector and private operators like LUMA and…

Puerto Rico Already a solid hub for biopharma manufacturing and logistics, Puerto Rico is moving to sharpen its position in the evolving US reshoring landscape and attract new investment. Under the banner “Made in Puerto Rico is Made in the USA,” Governor Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon is promoting the island’s unique value as both…

Puerto Rico Felix and Manuel de la Cruz of M&N Electronics discuss the company’s evolution over the years and its commitment to becoming the leading provider of industrial equipment in Puerto Rico. They highlight the company’s focus on customer service, growth opportunities in the local pharmaceutical sector, and expansion into new markets,…

Puerto Rico Omar Muñiz, President of Share Tech, discusses the company’s remarkable growth over the past two decades and its strategic diversification beyond the healthcare and life sciences sectors. He highlights the firm’s evolution into construction, environmental services, and software development, while addressing challenges such as talent acquisition, infrastructure costs, and resilience…

Puerto Rico Yolanda Lassalle, founder and CEO of LaSalle Group, shares how she built a global consulting firm rooted in operational excellence, people development, and innovation. Speaking from Puerto Rico, Lassalle reflects on her journey from chemical engineer to transformation leader, offering insights into workforce development, digital transformation, and the evolving role…

Puerto Rico As regulatory expectations grow more complex and regional fragmentation persists, navigating Latin America’s life sciences landscape requires more than technical know-how; it demands agility, strategic insight, and trusted local partnerships. Rebexa Group, founded in Puerto Rico, has emerged as a key player in bridging this gap for pharmaceutical and medical…