Dunia Pérez, director of SPAR Gran Canaria, receives the Tribuna Award for the Agri-food Sector for her outstanding professional career

 

 

The general manager of SPAR Gran Canaria, Dunia Pérez, has been recognized with the Tribuna Award for the Agri-food Sector in the Canary Islands for her outstanding professional career, the result of her leadership, strategic vision and capacity for innovation.

 

This professional received this award at the 2025 Tribuna de Canarias Awards, held last Tuesday, November 25th, at the Museum of Nature and Archaeology (MUNA) in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. She was accompanied by her family and the president of SPAR Gran Canaria, Ángel Medina Padrón, who expressed his support for this recognition of their close collaboration and shared commitment to promoting the agri-food sector in the Canary Islands. The event was also attended by local authorities, representatives from the agri-food sector, and prominent business leaders from the archipelago.

 

Since 2016, she has served as General Manager of the SPAR Gran Canaria Group and currently holds the position of CEO of the Venture Capital Company (RIC), in addition to being a board member of Cenvesu—a company belonging to the SPAR Gran Canaria Group. Under her leadership, she has consolidated the chain's presence in the food sector, strengthening its business model, fostering operational excellence, and promoting initiatives that reflect its commitment to quality and service. Her management style combines professionalism, ethics, and approachability, making her a role model within the organization and the industry.

 

 

 

Dunia Pérez declared after the ceremony that “receiving this recognition is a source of pride, but also a responsibility to continue driving innovation and excellence at SPAR Gran Canaria. This award reflects the work of our entire team, our professionals, and above all, the trust of our partners, to whom I express my gratitude for the learning and the good work they do every day to offer the best service to our customers and contribute to the development of the sector in the Canary Islands.”

 

With this award, the director joins the list of professionals distinguished for their leadership and valuable contribution to the agri-food sector in the islands, consolidating her position as a benchmark and one of the most influential voices of the moment.

 

About SPAR Gran Canaria

SPAR Gran Canaria is the only supermarket chain with 100% Canarian capital, present in all 21 municipalities on the island. In a total of 201 stores and through its online sales channel, SPAR Gran Canaria offers top-quality fresh local produce. The chain remains the sales leader in the fruit and vegetable category and a leading food company thanks to its friendly service, quality, and personalized attention.