Jesus Barredo Varela is a businessperson who has been the head of 5 different companies. Currently, Mr. Varela holds the position of Chairman at New Light Technologies, Inc. and President & Chief Executive Officer at Advancement of Workers Awareness Regard Employment Fdn, Inc. Mr. Varela is also Chairman at GS1 Philippines, President at Foundation for Crime Prevention and Director General at International Chamber of Commerce Philippines and on the board of 6 other companies.

In his past career he held the position of Vice President-International Operations at Cattleya Manning, Inc. and Chairman at Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Mr. Varela received an undergraduate degree from the University of Ateneo de Manila.