He is a lawyer, specializing in labor law and constitutional law, with a master's degree in labor law. Additionally, he completed the specialization course for Latin American experts in labor relations at the University of Castilla–La Mancha, Spain.
A media professional by trade, a politician by conviction and a musician at heart, he has distinguished himself since the start of his career as a leader in political, social and cultural initiatives, both in his municipality and throughout the Department of Bolívar.
His first foray into politics was at a local level in El Carmen de Bolívar, where he was elected as a municipal councillor in 1995. In 2000, he was elected as a Member of the Bolívar Assembly for the Liberal Party. In 2003, he was re-elected by a landslide, and in 2006 he resigned to stand for the House of Representatives, from where, after a four-year term, he moved to the Senate of the Republic.
Lawyer, graduate of the University of Cauca. Specialist in Public Law and Territorial Entity Management and Master's Degree in Municipal Government from the Externado University of Colombia. Currently pursuing a PhD in Law at the Catholic University.
He has 30 years of experience in the energy and gas sector, in strategic, development, commercial, regulatory and transition areas. He began his career at Eni E&P and subsequently actively promoted the liberalisation process, leading the regulatory and commercial development of Underground Gas Storage.
In 2010, he joined Snam, where he has led infrastructure development and international mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities. Among these, he played a key role in promoting the development of the Southern Gas Corridor. At the helm of Snam's Strategy, he was the initial driver of the Gas for Climate 2050 initiative and launched the CNG/SSLNG and biomethane activities.
He is an economist with a master's degree in economics from the University of the Andes and a master's degree in public policy from Harvard University. He has 28 years of professional experience at the national and international level in the energy sector, in public and private companies, in Colombia and South America.
He has led the growth and consolidation of Promigas as an organisation with more than 50 years of recognised experience, bringing together 21 companies dedicated to the transport and distribution of natural gas, LNG regasification, electricity distribution, energy solutions and integrated services for industry, with a presence in Colombia and Peru.
She is a lawyer from the Universidad del Rosario, with a specialization in Tax Law from the same university. She has been linked to the mining-energy sector for over 20 years. She served as Vice President of Promotion and Area Allocation at the National Hydrocarbons Agency. She was also the Exploration Manager for the same entity. She worked at Ecopetrol for eight years as a tax advisor for the entire business value chain.
He is a lawyer from the Universidad Javeriana, holds a doctorate in administrative law from the University of Paris, and has studied economic law at the London School of Economics.
He was a professor at Javeriana and Externado and founded the Association of Economic Law. Upon returning to public office, he directed the National Securities Commission, the state body in charge of monitoring and regulating the operation of stock exchanges. In that role, he faced the financial crisis produced by the bankruptcy of the Grancolombiano group. He helped ensure that the crisis did not seriously affect the stock market, which increased his standing among economists.
He is an economist by profession, a full member of the Colombian Academy of Economic Sciences, and a corresponding member of the Colombian Academy of History. He has served as President of the Congress of the Republic and as Minister of Mines and Energy. He currently works as a teacher-researcher at the Externado University of Colombia, is the author of 50 published works, and is a columnist for the country's main newspapers.
A Colombian civil engineer, he holds a Master’s degree and a PhD in Geography and GIS Technologies from the University of Cambridge. He has over 30 years’ experience in the formulation and implementation of environmental policies, climate change and risk management, across government, multilateral, academic and private-sector contexts.
Since September 2025, he has held the position of Vice-President of Conservation International Colombia, where he promotes programmes on water resilience, climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation with the support of the Green Climate Fund, the World Bank, the IDB and private sector partners.
Professional with over 25 years of experience in the public and private sectors. Former Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism. Attorney at law from Universidad del Rosario, holding a Master's degree in Commercial Law from the University of Paris II and a Master's degree in International Business Law from Washington College of Law.
She has extensive experience in the strategic leadership of organizations in the corporate, financial, and nonprofit sectors, serving as a member of boards of directors. She is a professor of Corporate Law at the university level.
A journalist with extensive and distinguished experience in Colombia's leading media outlets, with expertise in print, radio, television and digital platforms. Most recently, he successfully led Caracol Radio's flagship news programme, 6AM, for more than six years, establishing it as one of the country's most influential news sources.
Lawyer, specialist in administrative law and public management, university lecturer.
He has been involved in the public sector since the age of 18; he began his professional career at the Medellín City Council, then moved to the Office of the Mayor of Medellín, where he advised the Director of Corantioquia. He served as Secretary of the Municipality of El Peñol and was Coordinator of Senator Paola Holguín’s Legislative Office.
An economist from the National University of Colombia and a Master’s student in Economics at the same institution, she has a strong track record in student representation and social activism. She is currently a Member of the House of Representatives for Bogotá.
She led national dialogues and protests, playing an active role in the National Strike Committee in 2019 and 2021. In this capacity, she collaborated with various trade union federations in organising large-scale demonstrations defending the fundamental rights of Colombian society. During her time at the National University, she was elected by her peers on two occasions as a representative to the University Governing Council, where she served from 2018 to 2021.
He is a Member of the House of Representatives for Bogotá, representing the Democratic Centre party, and the most voted-for MP in that chamber, establishing himself as one of the emerging figures with the strongest public support in the capital.
He is a lawyer with a master’s degree in Political and Electoral Analysis. He began his career as an activist focused on monitoring public procurement, which led him to the Bogotá City Council and subsequently to Congress. His work has centred on political oversight, the efficiency of public spending and government transparency, issues he will address on the panel discussing the 2026–2030 legislative agenda.
A lawyer who graduated from the Universidad San Buenaventura in Cali, specialising in project leadership and management; she is also a Master’s candidate in Law, specialising in administrative law. Former Bogotá city councillor, Vice-President of the Bogotá City Council in 2021, advisor to various public bodies such as the House of Representatives and ICFES, and Corporate Affairs Manager at the National Postal Service 4-72. Founder of Tesas, an organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of women and their families in local communities.
He is the managing director of EL TIEMPO Casa Editorial, the media company that publishes EL TIEMPO, Colombia's leading newspaper in both digital and print formats.
He has worked at this publishing house for 30 years and previously held the position of Deputy Director of Information. He has been one of the people responsible for the digital transformation in the newsroom and has led projects such as the establishment of a data-based audience model, the implementation of the first podcast platform, the creation of the School of Multimedia Journalism and the redesign of the print edition of EL TIEMPO.
He has more than 40 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, backed by solid expertise and an extensive network of contacts in Latin America.
His career has included key positions such as General Management, International Business Development, New Business Exploration, Mergers, among others.
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He is a public administrator from the Higher School of Public Administration (ESAP) and a lawyer from La Gran Colombia University. He has a specialisation in Public Law from the Externado University of Colombia and a specialisation in Environmental Management from ESAP, training that supports his career in public management and the mining and energy sector.
Throughout his career, he has held positions of high responsibility at the national and regional levels, including: technical director of the Business Mining Directorate of the Ministry of Mines and Energy, acting secretary general and acting deputy minister of the Ministry of Mines and Energy, secretary of the Office of Mines, Energy and Gas of the Government of Cundinamarca, and advisor to the Fifth Committee of the House of Representatives, with an emphasis on mining, energy and environmental issues.
He has extensive experience in the energy sector, focused primarily on natural gas.
He has led the development and structuring of new businesses across the natural gas value chain, as well as exploration and production operations. He has been part of teams that bring investment to Colombia, seeking to consolidate natural gas as a cornerstone of energy security, energy sovereignty, and the country's stability.
At the Naturgas Congress, he shares a strategic vision on the sector's structural challenges to ensure the long-term sustainability and expansion of natural gas in Colombia.
Aeronautical Engineer from the Catholic University of Córdoba (UCC). Master’s degree in Maintenance Engineering & Asset Management from the University of Manchester
Strategy professional with +20 years of experience in top-tier Management Consulting firms, with managerial experience leading large cross-functional teams. Experienced in defining, structuring, analyzing, and implementing a broad range of management disciplines, including commercial due diligence, organic / inorganic growth strategies and organizational transformation. Project experience across various industries (Utilities, Upstream Oil&Gas, Renewable Energy, Mining) and geographies (USA, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Chile, Uruguay, Ecuador & Colombia)
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Over 25 years of professional experience in the energy sector and multinational companies. Global experience gained in mergers and acquisitions (new business research, current business development and divestments). Analysis, economics and negotiations. Extensive experience in contracts, supply chain, communications and legal matters.
Specific technical knowledge of the business in: exploration and production, downstream and midstream gas, and segments related to marketing and services. Extensive experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary groups, teamwork and excellent interpersonal skills with internal and external audiences. Currently resides in Argentina (Buenos Aires), previously resided in Singapore and France (Paris).
Jordan Chitwood es un profesional experimentado en el sector energético, especializado en la originación y comercialización de GNL. Sus áreas de especialización son Norteamérica y Sudamérica, con especial énfasis en el suministro de energía confiable y sostenible a Latinoamérica y Sudamérica.
Antes de unirse al equipo de Originación de GNL de Vitol, Jordan trabajó durante 10 años en Shell, donde comenzó su carrera en el sector de exploración y producción de petróleo y gas como gestor de terrenos y economista de desarrollo de negocios, antes de incorporarse al grupo de Comercialización y Originación de GNL. Jordan es licenciado en Gestión Energética por la Universidad de Oklahoma.
Eric leads an expert team of 50 consultants with his results-driven approach and big picture thinking and regularly delivers keynote speeches and moderates dialogues and roundtables with the industry’s foremost leaders.
Eric is a force for growth and has led more than 200 global engagements partnering with C-level executives in the gas and power industry and government officials, pioneering innovative solutions across commercial advisory, strategy and policy, transaction support, and low carbon offerings. He has directed >US$75 billion in successful gas and power deals.
He has more than 14 years of experience as a principal investor across the infrastructure and energy sectors. Before joining Glenfarne Group, Jorge worked at Trafigura where he participated in the development of a $1 billion novel multimodal logistics transportation project in Colombia. Prior to that, he worked in Corficolombiana (principal investment arm of Colombia’s largest financial conglomerate). He holds a B.A. from Universidad de Los Andes and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Jorge is a native Spanish speaker.
He holds a degree in Geography from the University of São Paulo (USP) and in Political Science from the Paris Institute of Political Studies (IEP), with a specialization in Business Administration from Getulio Vargas Foundation in São Paulo (FGV/SP).
He served as Deputy Secretary of International Relations for the City of São Paulo, among other positions in the municipal administration, and also worked for the Government of the State of São Paulo. In the private sector, he worked at BNP Paribas bank in France and served on the boards of BRF SA, Cosan SA, and Comgás. He was elected to the board of Compass in 2022.
Diplomat and energy specialist, dedicated to the political and diplomatic management of integration processes in transitional contexts, the design of strategies for climate change mitigation through sustainable energy policies, and the conduct of international negotiations and multilateral cooperation in the region.
Jorge Andrés is a petroleum engineer specialising in Finance and Advanced Project Management. He has held multiple management roles, consolidating his executive career with 28 years of experience in onshore and offshore operations, natural gas and oil project management, business development and entrepreneurship in the energy sector.
He has directed operations both in Colombia and internationally, including as CEO of the Olympic Group in Peru, where he led the production, exploration, and massification of natural gas and oil. Previously, he was general manager of Saint-Aubin International and director of operations at Perenco in several countries, including Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Guatemala, and Egypt.
She was the general editor of Semana magazine from 2008 to 2014 and the managing editor of El Tiempo from 2004 to 2007. In radio, she participated as a panelist on BluRadio (2018-2021) and on the program Hora 20. In the governmental sphere, she served as chief of staff at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, advisor to the Ministry of Education, and advisor to the Presidential Advisory Office for Medellín.
In academia, she taught at the Universidad de los Andes, Universidad del Rosario, and Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. As a consultant, she specialized in political communication, crisis management, and content creation. In the field of political strategy, she worked as a communications advisor for the campaign of Enrique Peñalosa, who was elected mayor of Bogotá in October 2015.
She holds a degree in Social Communication and Journalism from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana and a master's degree in Political Science with an emphasis in Public Opinion from Universidad de los Andes. Her main professional strengths are analysis, research, and content creation. Throughout her career, she has received six national awards and six international awards in recognition of her work in investigative journalism.
Hugh Hopewell joined the International Energy Agency in 2024 as a Senior Energy Analyst within the World Energy Outlook team. He works closely with the Demand Sectors Unit and on projects examining resilience of the energy system to natural hazards. Prior to the IEA he was based in Texas where he worked with Wood Mackenzie for 17 years as an upstream analyst and data product owner. He has a background in mathematics and a PhD in high-precision gravimetry.
Ed Crooks joined Wood Mackenzie in 2019. Based in New York, he covers the full range of commodities, technologies, and sectors, with a particular focus on climate policy, economics, and the energy transition. He writes the popular newsletter Energy Pulse by Wood Mackenzie, where he analyzes the latest developments in the world of energy, and also presents Energy Gang , one of the world's most popular energy podcasts.
Prior to Wood Mackenzie, Ed was an award-winning energy editor for the Financial Times, first in London and then in New York. He joined the FT in 1999 as economics editor. Previously, he worked as an economics correspondent for BBC News, a reporter for Investor’s Chronicle magazine, and an economic researcher at the Institute for Fiscal Studies. He also served on the UK government’s Sustainable Development Commission.
He is an Industrial Engineer, graduated from the Universidad Católica Argentina, and holds a postgraduate degree in Gas and Petroleum from the Universidad de Buenos Aires.
With over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, he has developed his career across all areas, ranging from the manufacturing of tools for the industry to commercial and technical roles.
He has worked for top-tier companies such as Hughes Tool Company, YPF, Esso, and Siemens, and for the past 15 years, he has served as Technical Director of Oil and Gas at the Argentine Institute of Oil and Gas.
She is an Associate Professor at the Federal Fluminense University, an attorney, and holds a Master's degree and a Doctorate in International Law and Economic Integration. She has over fifteen years of experience in research and development of energy projects.
She was a Visiting Researcher at the ANP (National Petroleum Agency) in the Human Resources Training Program at the Faculty of Law of UERJ. She served as Legal Counsel for CADE (Administrative Council for Economic Defense) between 2021 and 2022, working on a project focused on the domestic oil and natural gas market.
She is a member and founding member of the Iberoamerican Association of Energy Law (ASIDE). She has been a member of the Brazilian Association of International Law (ABDI) since 2006. Currently, she conducts research in the area of energy transition at FGV Energia.
Economist from the University of the Andes, Master's degree in Economics from the University of Warwick and PhD in Economics from the University of London. His professional interests focus on the functioning of energy markets and energy policy and regulation. He was Minister of Mines and Energy, Deputy Minister of the same portfolio, Deputy Director General of the National Planning Department, Economic Advisor to the Presidency, and External Affairs Manager for BP in Colombia and Venezuela.
Ph.D. in Mining Economics (Penn State University). He has been Vice Dean of Research at the Faculty of Engineering and Director of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Development Studies (Cider) at the University of the Andes. He has been an advisor to the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (Creg).
He was Senior Infrastructure Specialist at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Washington. He has published articles in indexed journals such as IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, Journal of Regulatory Economics, Journal of Regional Science, Resource and Energy Economics, Global Economy Journal, and Journal of Business Research. He has edited books and written book chapters for Stanford University Press, The Johns Hopkins University Press, and the IDB, among others.
He holds a degree in International Business Administration from La Sabana University and is a specialist in Mining, Energy and Sustainable Development Law from Los Andes University. He is currently pursuing a master's degree in Energy Policy at the University of Sussex, United Kingdom. Camilo has 10 years of experience in public, commercial and international affairs in the energy, oil and gas sector. He served as Energy, Oil and Gas Officer at the British Embassy in Colombia, where he designed and implemented the United Kingdom's political and commercial positioning strategy on energy issues.
He was subsequently in charge of the international management of Colombia's National Hydrocarbons Agency and the strategic promotion of areas available for exploration and production. He also served as an advisor to the Mayor's Office of Barranquilla, leading Barranquilla to become Colombia's first energy capital.
He was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Company on 3 March 2021 and has been a member of the Board since 7 November 2018. Prior to his appointment as Chief Executive Officer, he was President of Naturgas, Colombia's natural gas trade association, a position he held from 2016 to 2021. Previously, he served as Deputy Minister of Energy at the Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy between 2013 and 2014 and as President of the ANH from 2011 to 2013.
Mr. Cabrales Segovia has held senior positions at BP in Latin America and has served on the boards of numerous companies in Colombia, including Tuscany Drilling, CENIT and ISA. He is currently an independent director on the boards of Isagen S.A., an electricity generation company, and Constructora Conconcreto S.A., an engineering and construction company.
25 years experience as an economic professional with an outstanding track record, over delivering results in Brazil and abroad (Chile, Puerto Rico and Guatemala) and in the private or in the government sector. Versatile player, able to adapt quickly to diverse regions and industries (public and private sectors) and focused in solving different kinds of problems.
Skilled in building and leading teams and in setting and executing strategy, either in macroeconomic issues; in regulatory and antitrust affairs; mergers & acquisitions and anticompetitive practices; or in corporate finance and corporate tax problems.
Most recently, in the government, she was the Finance and Planning Secretariat at Goias State for 4 years and 4 months and she was Commissioner at the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) for another 4 years.
A civil engineer from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, he holds an Executive MBA from the Universidad de Los Andes and has more than 30 years of professional experience. He was General Manager of Gazel S.A. between 2000 and 2006. From 2006 to 2018, he held the positions of Administrative Vice President and Vice President of Distribution Business at Promigas S.A. E.S.P, where he was also responsible for the company's investments in Colombia and Peru.
He is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bogotá/Cundinamarca/Boyacá Chapter of the ANDI, a member of the Board of Directors of Andesco, and a member of the Board of Directors of Naturgas. He has also been a member of the National Board of Directors of the ANDI, ICONTEC, PROBARRANQUILLA, the Barranquilla Chamber of Commerce, and the Promigas Foundation, among others.
Electrical engineer from the Pontifical Bolivarian University, with a specialisation in Management for Engineers from the same university, emphasising Marketing, and a diploma in Finance. He has 39 years of professional experience, more than 33 of them in public service and five in the private sector.
He was General Manager of the firm Ingenierías Aliadas S.A.S., Manager of the Urban Development Company (EDU), and Manager of the Ituango Hydroelectric Company. After joining EPM as an intern, he held various positions in the Transmission and Distribution business.
Initially as a supervising engineer and then as Head of the Energy Supervision Department, Head of the Technical Energy Division, Deputy Manager of Gas, and most recently as Executive Vice President of Projects and Engineering and Business Management, which he led between 2016 and 2019.
Social Communicator-Journalist from the Autonomous University of the Caribbean and Master's Degree in Immigration and International Cooperation from the Francisco de Vitoria University in Madrid. With more than 30 years of professional experience, she has worked as a journalist, presenter and correspondent for the most important national media outlets, such as Caracol Radio, El Espectador, Noticias Caracol and CM&, where she has led news coverage on armed conflict, peace negotiations, climate emergencies, political crises and migration in Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador and Spain, among other countries.
Executive in the natural gas sector, with experience in senior management and driving high-impact organisational transformation. Expert in team leadership and achieving targets that contribute to a company’s growth. Skilled in brand management and positioning.
Currently CEO of the Brazilian Petroleum & Gas Institute (IBP), the main industry association in Brazil, Roberto Ardenghy is a former Brazilian diplomat with 30+ years of experience in government relations, energy, ESG, sustainability and oil & gas, both in private and public sectors.
Previously he worked as a diplomat at different Brazilian Embassies and Consulates abroad (Washington DC, Buenos Aires, Houston and New York). He also held senior positions in Brazil’s federal government at the Ministries of Justice, Commerce and Development. From 2002 to 2007, he worked at the oil & gas regulator ANP, with different responsibilities, including Chief of Staff, President of the Ethics Commission and Supply and Biofuels Superintendent. From 2007 to 2111 he took the position of Chief Corporate Affairs at BG Group in Brazil, an international oil company based in Rio de Janeiro. At that time he was professor of International Law at Candido Mendes University, and at a post-graduation program of COPPE - Federal University of Rio de Janeiro - UFRJ. Ardenghy also did extensive work at the Brazilian Petroleum& Gas Institute and at the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) in Rio de Janeiro. and in 2024 he was awarded as Personality of the Year by the Brazil Texas Chamber of Commerce.
Ole is currently working as Special Advisor Market in Petoro and since November 2025 as Programme Manager for the ONS 2026 Strategic Conference. From 2017 to 2024 Ole was Executive Vice President in Petoro for Marketing and Trading and Infrastrucutre (2017-2024), Strategy (2017-2019) and Commercial and Business Development (2022 to 2024). Ole also worked as Advisor Market in Petoro from 2002 to 2006.
Ole has in addition worked for S&P in London from 1996 to 1997, as Trader in the Nordic Power Market from 1997 to 2000, as Product Manager on financial derivatives from 2000 to 2002, as Investment Director from 2006 to 2011 and as Managing Director in Econ Management Consulting from 2012 to 2016.
Ole holds a Master of Business and Economics degree from Agder University in Norway, a Master of Science in Management from the University of Surrey in England and is a Chartered Financial Analyst from the Norwegian School of Economics. Ole resides in Stavanger, Norway.
Is a leader at senior levels of industry, government and public policy institutions integrating issues of national security, energy geopolitics, and economic and commercial development. He served as U.S. Ambassador in Mexico and Ukraine, led the development of two new State Department bureaus (on energy and conflict), directed international research and foreign policy at the Brookings Institution, and authored four books and dozens of articles.
He is currently a Senior Vice President at S&P Global Commodity insights and Head of Geopolitics and International Affairs. Since 2015 he has advised companies and governments on integrating geopolitics into technical, commercial and investment outlooks for energy and related supply chains.
With 20 years of experience in political, parliamentary, international, national security and defence affairs, in the management of international organisations and think tanks. With skills and competencies in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of policies, programmes and projects, management of multidisciplinary work teams and financial resources.
Lawyer from the Autonomous University of Bucaramanga, Master's Degree in National Security and Defence from the War College, Master's Degree in Political and International Studies from the Rosario University, Senior Specialist in Integration from the Simón Bolívar Andean University.
Fellow of the Caribbean Security and Defence Course at the William J. Perry Centre of the National Defence University in Washington, D.C.
She is a lawyer who graduated from the Universidad del Rosario, with a specialisation in Management Law from the Universidad de los Andes. Throughout her career, she has held important positions, including Deputy Legal Manager and Manager (E) of the Bogotá Telecommunications Company. She was coordinator of the Working Group on Democratisation of the Economy in the National Constituent Assembly and advisor to the National Government on the restructuring of the communications sector.
She has provided external advice to the Presidency of the Republic on processes of modernisation and restructuring of the State, and has been an expert in the Contracting Mission of the National Planning Department. In addition, she participated in the drafting of Law 80 of 1993, the General Statute on Public Procurement.
He is an attorney graduated from the Universidad Externado de Colombia and has a strong international background. He holds a Doctorate in Public Law from the University of Bologna, Italy, and completed postdoctoral studies at the University of Pisa—achievements that attest to his deep knowledge of legal science and public administration.
In the professional sphere, he has an impeccable career in the judicial branch and the public sector. Prior to his current position as magistrate, he served as a temporary judge and auxiliary magistrate within the same corporation, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to administrative litigation justice.
Magistrate of the Council of State, serving on the Third Section of the Administrative Litigation Chamber, specialising in state contracts and the State's non-contractual liability. He has extensive experience in the judicial branch and the public sector, having previously served as Deputy Attorney General for the same corporation.
A graduate of the Pontifical Bolivarian University, he combines his judicial work with a distinguished academic career as a professor of administrative law at institutions such as the University of Medellín and the University of Sinú. His profile reflects a balance between high magistracy, disciplinary control, and legal training.
He holds a law degree from the University of Los Andes, a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Pan-American Institute of Business Management (IPADE) in Mexico City, and a specialisation in Public Policy from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. In addition, he has served as Director of the Administrative Department of the Presidency of the Republic, Deputy Minister of Defence, Consul General of Colombia in Mexico, Acting Governor of Huila, and Superintendent of Companies.
He holds a degree in Economics from the National University of Córdoba (Argentina) and has two master’s degrees: one in Public Policy from George Washington University and another in Economics and Industrial Development from the National University of Mar del Plata.
He has been with the IDB since 2001. He previously held the same position at the IDB’s office in Chile and, prior to that, served as a sector specialist, leading loan and technical cooperation programmes in various Latin American countries, focusing on business innovation, scientific and technological development, entrepreneurship and the development of advanced human capital. He is the author of numerous articles on small and medium-sized enterprises, innovation and technology-based ventures. Before joining the Bank, he worked at the Argentine Ministry of Economy and research centres such as FUNDES and Fundación Mediterránea.
He has extensive professional experience in both the public and private sectors. His experience includes roles such as CAF Representative in Argentina; Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism, and Vice Minister of Foreign Trade in Colombia. He also held the positions of Director General of the National Tax and Customs Directorate (DIAN); President of the Foreign Trade Bank of Colombia (BANCOLDEX); Legal Director of the Secretariat of the Andean Community in Lima, Peru; Director of the Buen Gobierno Foundation; Director of INCOMEX; and Trade Advisor for the Colombian Mission to the WTO in Geneva, Switzerland.
The CAF Regional Manager North also served as Managing Partner at Rojas Arroyo Consultores, a law firm specializing in economic, tax, customs, and international trade law. Likewise, he was an associate attorney at Brigard & Urrutia and a partner at the firms Rojas Lloreda Abogados and Ibarra, Prías y Rojas. He served as legal advisor for the negotiations of the Free Trade Agreement between Colombia and the United States.
She has a postgraduate degree in Finance from the University of the Andes, an MBA, and a PhD in Finance from Tulane University's Freeman School of Business. She served as president of Corficolombiana from August 2018 to 2024. She was Minister of Industry, Trade, and Tourism from 2017 to 2018, Colombian Ambassador to Germany from 2016 to 2017, and Minister of the Presidency from 2010 to 2016. She also served as Dean of the School of Business Administration at the Universidad de los Andes.
Ricardo Ospina is a journalist with over 22 years of experience in print, radio, and television. Throughout his career, he has twice received the Simón Bolívar National Journalism Award and has worked in various formats and media, establishing himself as one of the most recognized voices in Colombian journalism. He has led editorial teams for networks such as Todelar and Caracol Radio, where he was also in charge of the Investigative Unit and the digital concept for the portal caracol.com.co.
He has worked as a reporter covering public order, judicial affairs, economics, politics, and international issues, with extensive experience in special coverage both within the country and abroad. He currently directs the news team at Blu Radio, participates in the Mañanas Blu editorial team, and hosts the programs Meridiano Blu and El Radar, where he analyzes the most relevant news in Colombia and the world.
He is a lawyer and specialist in substantive law and constitutional litigation from the Javeriana University in Bogotá, holds a Master's degree in Public Law for Administrative Management from the University of the Andes, and is a specialist in Public Management and Administrative Institutions from the same institution. Additionally, he has a specialization in Tax Law from the University of Rosario.
The recently elected magistrate has held public positions in the National Copyright Directorate of the Ministry of the Interior, the Financial Superintendence, the Bank of the Republic, and the Office of the Attorney General of the Nation. Furthermore, he has served as an auxiliary magistrate of the Council of State.
Dr. Laverde has taught at the Javeriana University, the Nueva Granada Military University, and the University of Rosario.
Mauricio is a renowned journalist, writer, novelist, columnist, lecturer, and business consultant. He began his career at the age of 18 as a reporter for El Heraldo in Barranquilla and quickly established himself as one of the most influential voices in Colombian journalism. He has served as editor-in-chief and director of media outlets such as Semana, CM&, Radionet, and Cambio. He held key positions in the public sector as Minister and Presidential Communications Advisor during the government of César Gaviria.
He was a presenter for the Latin American news service of Radio France Internationale and a visiting journalist for the newspapers Libération (France) and El País (Spain). Between August 2021 and August 2022, he served as Colombia's Ambassador to France and to UNESCO. Since 2007, he has been a columnist for El Tiempo, where he currently writes one of the country's most widely read Sunday columns. Since 2022, he has also published an international report every Wednesday as an analyst for the newspaper.
Ricardo Ávila, a prominent Colombian journalist and economist, is a senior analyst at El Tiempo, the newspaper with the largest circulation and influence in Colombia. He is also a contributor to Americas Quarterly, a magazine published by the Council of the Americas in New York. From 2007 to 2019, he held the position of director of Portafolio, the leading economics and business newspaper in its category in Colombia.
Previously, he served as Deputy Director, Director, and President of Cambio magazine, as well as editorial advisor, editor, and correspondent in the U.S. and France for Semana magazine—earning him the Simón Bolívar National Journalism Award.
She worked for media outlets such as El Espectador, El Tiempo, and Semana. She has also contributed to El País, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. Author of Crónicas que matan (1994) and Santos, paradojas de la paz y el poder (2017), she was awarded the Simón Bolívar Prize as Journalist of the Year in 2005. In 2021, she launched her independent project, A Fondo, a daily podcast on Spotify that quickly became the most listened-to in Colombia. In 2023, Duzán was part of the Colombian government's peace dialogue table with the ELN, representing civil society. From 2021 to 2025, A Fondo was the podcast most listened to by opinion leaders according to the Cifras y Conceptos survey.
He is an experienced investigator with a solid track record in uncovering fraud, corruption, and misconduct for public and private sector clients, advising them on litigation strategies, crisis response, and regulatory compliance risks throughout the region.
He is a lawyer and political scientist by training, with additional studies in economics. He began his career as an investigative journalist in Colombia, where he worked as editor-in-chief of Poder magazine. He led the editorial operations of seven regional editions published in collaboration with Televisa. He continues to actively contribute to public discourse as a columnist for Cambio magazine, is frequently cited at the Inter-American Dialogue, and is an award-winning investigative journalist in Colombia.
Economist from the University of the Andes, with a Master's in Economics from the same university and a Master's in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University. He is currently an Associate Researcher at Fedesarrollo, where he works in the areas of international economics, sectoral analysis, and economics and culture.
Alongside his academic work, Mauricio Reina has consistently served as a media commentator, working as an Advisor for Semana magazine, a columnist for the newspaper Portafolio, a film critic for the newspaper El Tiempo, and an analyst for the news program Red Más Noticias, among others.
He is a prominent Colombian lawyer, recognized for his extensive experience in the public sector and his deep knowledge of Administrative Law and Public Utilities Law.
He served as Magistrate and President of the National Electoral Council of Colombia. He has participated in different countries as head of mission and electoral observer for the Union of Electoral Organizations (UNIORE). He has been a guest lecturer for the Center for Electoral Advice and Promotion (CAPEL), the Inter-American Institute of Human Rights, and various electoral authorities in Latin America.
He was President of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia, as well as of the Territorial Planning Commission and the Peace Commission of this legislative chamber.
He has solid experience in public policy matters. He is the author of various bills that are now laws of the republic, especially those related to the judicial branch, criminal procedure, and the agricultural sector.
