Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 42 years of experience in the energy sector, the expert specializes in legal and regulatory frameworks, corporate law, and national and international contracting. Career highlights include leading and supporting both local and international projects in Nigeria and Colombia. Responsibilities have included developing regulatory strategies, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. With a background in leadership roles such as Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer and General Counsel, the expert has contributed to substantial regulatory and operational improvements in various energy projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Africa Finance Corporation. In these roles, the expert has provided technical assistance and legal expertise in energy sector development projects, including capacity building and regulatory framework analysis. The work has involved national and sector-specific projects in Nigeria, focusing on infrastructure and energy efficiency. Key accomplishments include developing regulatory proposals, drafting power purchase agreements, and supporting performance improvement plans for distribution companies.

Sectors and geographic focus

With extensive experience in the energy, law, institutional development, capacity building, and mining sectors, the expert has held roles such as consultant, advisor, and legal expert. Responsibilities have included providing regulatory and legal support, contract negotiation, and project management. The expert's cross-cutting expertise includes managing interdisciplinary projects that integrate infrastructure and legal frameworks. The geographic scope of work spans regional and country-specific projects in Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Madagascar, and Nigeria, facilitating significant advancements in sectoral development and regulatory compliance. The expert has developed deep familiarity with local governance and regulatory frameworks, particularly in the energy sector, enabling effective project implementation and collaboration with local and international stakeholders.

Languages and education

With a background in language competences, the expert is a native Spanish speaker and is fluent in English. These language skills have been utilized extensively in professional contexts, including work in multilingual teams and international projects across various countries such as Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Madagascar, and Nigeria. The expert's proficiency in these languages has facilitated effective communication and collaboration in diverse legal and regulatory environments within the energy sector. The educational background includes a degree in Global Political Economy and Finance from the London School of Economics and Universidad de los Andes, UK and Colombia, respectively. Additionally, the expert earned an Executive MBA from Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia. The education also encompasses a law degree from Colegio Mayor del Rosario in Bogotá, Colombia, and further studies in regulation, infrastructure, and project finance at Universidad de los Andes.