
Alvaro Cortés
Senior Advisor at Cushman & Wakefield
Álvaro Cortés is a seasoned advisor in corporate and medtech real estate strategy, specializing in site selection, lease negotiations, and build-to-suit solutions for multinational companies in Costa Rica. With over a decade of experience and more than $500 million in transaction value, he has helped international companies secure the right facilities to optimize operations, scale efficiently, and leverage Free Trade Zone incentives, helping them mitigate risk, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency through strategic real estate decisions. As a tenant representation expert, Cortés and his team guide medtech companies through every stage of expansion—evaluating competitive locations, structuring lease terms, and maximizing real estate strategies within the Free Trade Zone framework to drive cost efficiency and long-term operational success. His deep market knowledge and strategic approach make him a key partner for companies establishing or optimizing their footprint in Costa Rica’s thriving medtech ecosystem.
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m
Friday April 25, 2025
We´ve Got Your Back—Essential Service Providers for a Successful Operation
Establishing and maintaining manufacturing operations requires an environment of highly specialized service providers who understand the life sciences industry and provide the appropriate guidance for a successful landing and continued operation. This panel will focus on essential advice from expert professionals in the most relevant fields that should support a business in our industry. The group will focus on aspects you need to know, before and during operation, as well as the typical pitfalls and contingencies that should be avoided by relying on experienced service providers to watch you back.
Moderated by Ronald Lachner.