Maria Fernanda Varela

Maria Fernanda Varela is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in supply chain finance and financial planning across multiple industries. Currently serving as the Head of Supply Chain Finance at Congo Brands since August 2023, Varela previously held significant roles at Unilever as Senior Finance Manager for Global Packaging in Europe, where responsibilities included leading material cost forecasting and supporting business case analyses. Varela's background also includes key positions at Anheuser-Busch InBev, SABMiller, and Gategroup, providing a comprehensive understanding of finance and performance management. Varela holds an MBA from Mannheim Business School, an Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting from BPP University, and a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of New Orleans.