P&G´s history in Costa Rica started in 1995 with the acquisition of Richardson Vicks. In the following years, P&G introduced global brands to the Costa Rican market starting with Ariel, Pantene, and Head & Shoulders, among others. In 1999, P&G expanded its footprint in the country and established one of its 3 Global Business Service Centers in Costa Rica. Today, P&G is one of the most valued employers and respected consumer goods companies in Costa Rica. Our products are used in the majority of the Costa Rican homes.
Thanks to the talent of thousands of Costa Ricans, the San Jose Service Center has reached high levels of excellence, quality, and expertise in the provision of value-added services and solutions to the Americas. We currently host regional centers in the areas of Financial Services, IT Development, and Supply Chain Planning.
We’re honored to be recognized and awarded as:
Top 5 Most Attractive Companies to Work for (#4), by Mercados y Tendencias, (2016).
Top 10 Companies for Leadership in Central America, Hay Group (2015).
Social Responsibility in Action, Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce (2015, 2013, 2011, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002).
“Costa Rica Incluye” award by United Nations, WLO, Ministry of Labor and United Way (2013).
Best Services Exporter Award, Costa Rica Chamber of Exporters (2014, 2004, 2002).
Top 5 Most Admired Multinational Companies in Central America, by Estrategia & Negocios Magazine (2010, 2012).
Top 20 Multi Innovadoras in Central America, by Estrategia & Negocios Magazine (2016).
P&G employs more than 2,000 people in Costa Rica, including its sales office and service center, while supporting the employment of many more at suppliers, distributors and other business partners. P&G commercializes products in 10 categories in Costa Rica, and is the market leader in several of them, including Hair Care, Shave Care and Fabric Care, with #1 brands like Gillette, Pantene and Ariel.
