Frank Pearl assumes the Presidency of the Colombian Association of Oil and Gas

After a rigorous selection process led by the Board of Directors of the Colombian Association of Oil and Gas (ACP), Frank Pearl was elected as the new president of the guild.

“I appreciate the trust of the companies affiliated with the ACP and the hydrocarbon industry; I come with all the energy to lead this sector so important for the country, with the aim of building bridges for the joint construction of an energy policy for the benefit of all citizens and Colombian regions, as this industry has a huge responsibility to future generations and is therefore committed to sustainable development,” said Pearl.

For his part, Orlando Cabrales Segovia, president of the ACP Board of Directors, expressed: “Frank takes office at a crucial moment for the industry and the country, in which the efficient management of natural resources and innovation in the sector are fundamental for national energy security, economic diversification, the well-being, and the better quality of life of Colombians.”.

Pearl has an important professional background in both the private and public sectors, notably leading climate change adaptation plans and reconstruction after the winter wave that hit the country in 2011 when he was Minister of Environment. He also served as High Commissioner for Peace, peace negotiator with the FARC and the ELN, among other high-level positions.

“We must continue to think about growth, yes, this must be green growth focused on sustainable development, with which the human talent of the hydrocarbon industry is committed, men and women who innovate daily to ensure socially and environmentally responsible operations,” highlighted the new President of the ACP.

Under Pearl's leadership, the guild will continue to build the country hand in hand with national government entities, regional authorities, and communities, as well as promoting the articulation and constructive social dialogue necessary for Colombia to achieve the sustainable energy future that Colombians require.

The ACP warmly welcomes its new leader and also thanks the outgoing president Francisco José Lloreda Mera for his nine years of management and wishes him much success in his new challenges.