BSc in Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston; MSc in Business Management, Arthur D Little School of Management, Cambridge; graduate, Advanced Executive Management Program, JL Kellog School of Management, Northwestern University. International general manager with experience in multinational and private companies in various industries. Active in promoting competitiveness of Colombia, Designate of President Uribe for Colombia's private sector on National Competitiveness Council and National Council for Science and Technology. President of the Board, Private Competitiveness Council.