Junta directiva de Ecopetrol aceptó la renuncia de Guillermo García Realpe como miembro de la mesa ejecutiva Guillermo García Realpe has resigned from Ecopetrol’s board of directors, effective December 12. His departure stems from his son’s senatorial candidacy, which could create conflicts of interest given Ecopetrol’s public nature. Realpe’s tenure was also marked by scrutiny over a significant contract with Covington & Burling LLP.

• Guillermo García Realpe resigned from Ecopetrol’s board, effective December 12.
• His resignation is due to his son’s pursuit of a Senate seat, raising conflict of interest concerns.
• Realpe previously chaired the board until August.
• His time on the board involved discussions about a controversial contract with Covington & Burling LLP, which increased in value and led to investigations.
• He is an economist with prior experience in government ministries and a legislative career.