Who is Juan Carlos Hurtado Parra, the new acting president of Ecopetrol after Ricardo Roa's temporary departure?
Juan Carlos Hurtado Parra, acting president of Ecopetrol. Photo: Courtesy.
TL;DR
- Juan Carlos Hurtado Parra is the new interim president of Ecopetrol.
- Ricardo Roa Barragán has requested a 30-day unpaid leave starting May 28, 2026, following vacation time.
- Hurtado Parra's background includes 28 years in the energy sector and prior executive roles at Ecopetrol and TGI.
- He has served as Executive Vice President of Hydrocarbons and Vice President of Exploration, Development, and Production at Ecopetrol.
- The decision comes as Ecopetrol seeks favorable international financing and debt restructuring.
- Roa Barragán faced questions regarding judicial processes and campaign finance violations.