Bilingual business administrator with a specialization in Marketing and a Master’s degree in Finance, backed by more than 18 years of experience in management and board member positions. Expert in international finance and telecommunications executive with extensive leadership experience across public and private sectors. Served as Director for Colombia at CABEI over multiple terms, a multilateral development bank, where he managed large-scale loan portfolios, emergency grants, and strategic partnerships to promote sustainable development. Demonstrated expertise in policy formulation, stakeholder engagement, and project management, overseeing over USD 700 million in development initiatives for Colombia.
In the private sector, he held a key leadership role within the Telefónica Movistar group in Barranquilla, where he managed various team and drove substantial growth in sales and telecommunication infrastructure projects. Successfully led major bidding processes, doubled fiber optic internet sales annually, and oversaw the deployment of critical security and internet infrastructure for public institutions, including over 800 security cameras and internet services for more than 120 schools.
A strategic leader with proven ability to develop and execute impactful strategies, foster partnerships, and deliver results aligned with organizational objectives.
Education
- University of Oxford, Said Business School. Oxford Strategic Innovation Programme. 2021. London, England.
- IE Business Institutes. International Program for Executives of Financial Institutions in Development Banks and Digital Finance. 2018. Madrid, Spain.
- ESADE Business School. Master in Financial Management. 2017–2018. Barcelona, Spain.
- Adolfo Ibáñez University. Master’s Degree in Finance. 2017-2018. Santiago, Chile.
- Universidad del Norte. Specialization in Marketing. 2005–2006. Barranquilla, Colombia.
- Texas Christian University – TCU. Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. 1997 – 2000. Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
Professional Experience
- Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI), Director for Colombia
- Metrotel, Corporate Sales Director
- Jacome De La Peña Consultores Asociados, Assistant to the General Manager
- A America Cargo Services Inc., Logistics Coordinator
Industry Experience
- International Finance
- Telecommunications
- Consulting
- Logistics
Functional Experience
- International Development and Funding
- Strategic Planning and Management
- Public Private Partnership
- Project Management and Implementation
- Technology and Infrastructure Deployment
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