Ecopetrol announced a leadership reshuffle following the resignations of two board members and the upcoming departure of its president [1].

These changes occur as Colombia prepares for a transition of power. The stability of the state-owned oil company is critical to the national economy, and the reorganization of its governance signals a shift in strategic direction ahead of the new administration.

Ángela María Robledo and Tatiana Roa Avendaño resigned from the board [1]. In response, the company appointed Luis Felipe Henao as the new president of the board [1].

Ricardo Roa is scheduled to leave the presidency of Ecopetrol at the end of June 2026 [1]. To manage the transition, Juan Carlos Hurtado Parra was named interim president [2]. Hurtado Parra will lead the company until a permanent successor to Roa is selected [2].

The reshuffle follows a board meeting held on June 1, 2026, at the Casa de Nariño in Bogotá [3]. The movement of personnel is linked to the incoming government, which is scheduled to assume office on August 7, 2026 [4].

Reports have surfaced regarding the nature of Roa's departure. Some sources said that President Petro sought to change three board members to facilitate a return for Roa [3]. However, the board said that any early return for Roa is not permitted [5]. Other reports described the appointment of Hurtado Parra as a response to a temporary exit by Roa, though the board has said that the departure is definitive [2, 5].

The incoming government plans to convene an assembly of Ecopetrol to remove three board members, and formally appoint a permanent replacement for Roa [4].

“Juan Carlos Hurtado Parra was named interim president”

The leadership turnover at Ecopetrol reflects the broader political transition in Colombia. By installing an interim president and reshuffling the board before the August 7 government handover, the current administration is clearing the path for the next government to implement its own energy and environmental policies at the nation's most important state company.