Ecopetrol Leadership Changes Reach Two More Vice Presidencies Before Board Vote

Ecopetrol made two more top leadership changes on 31 August. Sergio Andrés Moreno Acevedo stepped down from the Corporate Vice Presidency of Science, Technology and Innovation. Diana Marcela Acero Rojas, who previously managed innovation and portfolio, became the acting head of the division on 1 September. Henryk Manuel Porras Villamil was named the acting executive vice president for Transition Energies, replacing Ernesto Alfonso Gómez Cabarcas, who had held the position temporarily until 30 August.

This latest shake-up brought the number of changed vice presidencies to four within just a few days. The broader leadership overhaul began earlier in the week, with five vice presidents and senior executives leaving their positions and being replaced by internal acting appointees. Ecopetrol's new government, which controls about 88.5 percent of the company's shares, is pushing for a complete reshuffle of the executive layer and board within weeks.

This management restructuring comes as the board is set to elect all nine members on 15 September and vote on significant statutory reforms. The timing of these changes reflects the new administration's intent to recalibrate Ecopetrol's energy transition strategy. Until the 15 September shareholders' assembly, acting leaders will continue to hold key positions, signaling the company's readiness to adapt to new government policies and investor expectations.