Ricardo Poma

Ricardo Poma

businessman El Salvador

Ricardo Poma was a prominent Salvadoran businessman and philanthropist, known for leading Grupo Poma, one of the most influential business conglomerates in El Salvador and Central America. With significant investments in various sectors including hospitality, construction, automotive, and finance, he played a crucial role in shaping the economic landscape of the region. Poma was also deeply committed to philanthropy, serving as president of several foundations focused on education, health, and cultural development. His recent passing at the age of 79 marked the loss of a key figure in both business and social initiatives in Central America.

Born on May 03, 1946 (79 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
26,713
Power
247$
Sentiment
8.25
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Panama 2 9.00 0.17% +0% 4,314,768 7,344 $76,000 129$
Costa Rica 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 5,094,118 3,830 $62,000 47$
Guatemala 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 17,915,568 15,538 $82,000 71$
Totals 4 27,324,454 26,712 $220,000 247$
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Recent Mentions

Panama Panama: Ricardo Poma was honored in a heartfelt mass in Antiguo Cuscatlán, El Salvador, where his legacy was celebrated by family and friends. 9

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Empresario y filántropo Ricardo Poma es despedido en emotiva misa en Antiguo Cuscatlán

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Ricardo Poma was the CEO of the conglomerate that owns Grupo Roble and passed away at the age of 78. 5

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Fallece Ricardo Poma, CEO del conglomerado dueño de Grupo Roble, a los 78 años

Honduras Honduras: Ricardo Poma was a renowned businessman and philanthropist from El Salvador who passed away at the age of 79. 9

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: Fallece Ricardo Poma, empresario salvadoreño con inversiones en Centroamérica