Ecopetrol

Ecopetrol announced a leadership change on September 24, 2026. Ecopetrol appointed Joaquín Gutiérrez Caballero permanent CEO following a unanimous board decision and a formal succession process.

What changed

Joaquín Gutiérrez Caballero was named Chief Executive Officer and Principal Legal Representative. Camilo Barco’s interim appointment as Chief Executive Officer concludes on September 27, 2026.

• Leader: Joaquín Gutiérrez Caballero
• Role: Chief Executive Officer and Principal Legal Representative
• Effective: September 28, 2026
• Announcement date: September 24, 2026

Leadership background

Gutiérrez Caballero has more than 30 years of professional experience. He holds a degree in Business Administration and postgraduate specializations in Telecommunications Project Management, Telecommunications Law, and Healthcare Services Management.

The mandate

Ecopetrol said the incoming CEO will strengthen value creation and transparent management while deepening coordination with the Colombian state, communities, investors, employees, and other stakeholders.

Why this matters for GTM teams

Executive appointments can precede changes in strategy, operating cadence, hiring, partnerships, and technology priorities. The useful signal is not the title alone: teams should watch the new leader’s stated mandate, prior playbook, organizational scope, and the initiatives announced during the first two quarters.

Source and methodology

This leadership profile is based on the company’s announcement. Roles, transition timing, and biographical details are presented as announced; SalesTools Research does not infer undisclosed succession plans.

Primary source: Ecopetrol leadership announcement.