Maya Selva is one of the most powerful women in Central America in 2024

FORBES CENTRO AMÉRICA recently published the 100 most powerful women in Central America. This year’s list included Maya Selva. Each year, Forbes selects women who stand out for the contributions they make in their fields, and the scope of their influence.

MAYA SELVA “is one of the most influential women in her country. She founded the Maya Selva Cigars brand nearly 30 years ago. Today her company exports a million cigars worldwide, primarily to Europe. With her unique leadership style and her can-do personality, she has found tremendous success in an industry dominated by men. She holds two degrees, one in systems engineering and another in industrial engineering,” writes Forbes.

“Es considerada una de las mujeres más influyentes de su país. Creadora de la marca Maya Selva Cigars que cada año produce un millón de puros exportados en su mayoría a distintos países de Europa desde hace casi 30 años. Con su estilo singular de liderazgo y personalidad conciliadora, ha alcanzado el éxito en un ambiente dominado por hombres. Tiene dos ingenierías en Sistemas e Industrial.” Forbes Centro América