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Carlos Pellas Chamorro is a Nicaraguan businessman and philanthropist. He is the CEO of Grupo Pellas, a conglomerate of companies in the food, beverage, and energy sectors. He is also the president of the Nicaraguan Foundation for Economic and Social Development (FUNIDES). Born on 10 January 1953 in Managua, Nicaragua, Carlos Pellas Chamorro is the son of Alfredo Pellas and Maria Eugenia Chamorro. He is the grandson of former Nicaraguan president, Violeta Barrios de Chamorro. Carlos Pellas Chamorro graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in Business Administration. He began his career in the family business, Grupo Pellas, in 1978. He has since grown the company to become one of the largest conglomerates in Nicaragua. In addition to his business activities, Carlos Pellas Chamorro is also a philanthropist. He is the president of the Nicaraguan Foundation for Economic and Social Development (FUNIDES), which works to improve the quality of life of the Nicaraguan people. He is also a member of the board of directors of the Nicaraguan Institute of Tourism (INTUR). As of 2021, Carlos Pellas Chamorro's net worth is estimated to be around $1.5 billion.

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Occupation CEO of Grupo Pellas
Age 71 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 10 January 1953
Birthday 10 January
Birthplace Granada, Nicaragua
Nationality Nicaragua

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Who Is Carlos Pellas Chamorro's Wife?

His wife is Vivian Pellas (m. 1976)

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Parents Alfredo Pellas (father) Carmen Chamorro (mother)
Wife Vivian Pellas (m. 1976)
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Children Carlos Francisco Pellas Chamorro, Eduardo Francisco Pellas Chamorro, Vivian Vanessa Pellas Chamorro

Carlos Pellas Chamorro Net Worth

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Net worth US$2.7 billion (May 2016)
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2013

The American Nicaraguan Chamber of Commerce – AMCHAM - awarded him the Business Excellence Award in 2012. In September 2013, the National Chamber of Tourism of Nicaragua (CANATUR) elected him "Entrepreneur of the year 2013", for his decision to create a world-class resort that would serve as the spark to turn Nicaragua into a Tourist Destination. In October 2013 he and his wife received the “Integral Entrepreneurs” award by the Business Council of Latin America (CEAL). In May 2014, the InterAmerican Institute for Democracy conferred him and his wife the award "Henri Dunant for Social Corporate Responsibility".

2005

The Chambers of Commerce of Latin America in USA named Pellas Businessman of the Year in 2005. Top executives and entrepreneurs from Central America have chosen him in the last five years as one of the most admired businessmen in the region. He was distinguished in April 2008 by the President of Italy with the Order of the Stella Della Solidarietá Italiana in Grande Ufficiale. In October 2008 he was named Honorary Consul of Italy in Granada, Nicaragua. The American Nicaraguan Chamber of Commerce – AMCHAM - awarded him the Business Excellence Award in 2012.

1989

On October 21, 1989, Pellas and his wife were on a plane crash in a Boeing 727 of the Honduran airline SAHSA. The plane traveling from Managua to Miami would stop in Tegucigalpa, but shortly before landing it crashed into Cerro de Hule. Only 10 people survived of 158 passengers; this accident is considered the greatest air disaster that has occurred in Central America. Vivian Pellas suffered serious burns on much of her body, suffered 62 fractures, and underwent more than 20 surgeries. Carlos Pellas lost the phalanges of four fingers from his left hand – he uses prosthesis - and he suffered several burns on his right hand and arm.

1953

Carlos Francisco Pellas Chamorro was born in Managua, Nicaragua, on January 10, 1953. He is the son of Alfredo Pellas Chamorro and Carmen Chamorro Benard. Pellas studied at Colegio Centro América. He is married to Vivian Fernández, with whom he has three children. He obtained his BA in economics and later an MBA from Stanford University.