During the General Assembly, BTG CurrentEight members were elected to the Board of Directors to align governance with the bank’s strategic goals for the 2022-2023 cycle. The selection process underscored a commitment to independence and strong financial acumen, with the new directors bringing a breadth of experience across finance, economics, and diverse business sectors.
The board’s composition reflects a deliberate balance between industry insight, strategic leadership, and regulatory awareness. Armando Montenegro Trujillo serves as President of Banco BTG Pactual in Colombia, bringing decades of experience in financial markets, economic policy, and political affairs. His career includes advisory work for the Colombian Government on coffee sector matters, leadership roles at the National Planning Department, and chairmanship of Anif as well as directing Ágora Corporate Consultants. His breadth of public and private sector experience positions him to guide the bank through complex macroeconomic landscapes.
Juan Rafael Perez Velez currently leads Banco BTG Pactual in Colombia as Chief Executive Officer. His professional background spans pivotal roles in the financial sector at Valores Bancolombia and ING Investment Management. He has served on the board of the Colombian Stock Exchange since 2019 and co founded Bolsa y Renta, a broker acquired by BTG Pactual in 2012. His hands on market experience and governance know how add depth to the board’s oversight of capital markets and investment strategy.
Gonzalo Toro Bridge brings more than three decades of banking expertise across Colombia and international markets. He has held senior leadership positions at Bancolombia, Valores Simesa, Banco Agricola in El Salvador, Banco Agromercantil in Guatemala, Banistmo, and BTG Pactual Colombia, where BTG Pactual became a partner in 2020. His established network and cross border experience enhance the board’s ability to navigate regional opportunities and risk management in a changing financial landscape.
Gabriel Jaramillo Sanint, an independent director, has more than 45 years of professional experience in financial services. He has held senior management roles at institutions including Banco Internacional de Colombia, Marine Midland Bank, Citibank and Banco Santander, among others, contributing deep insights into corporate governance, risk oversight, and strategic planning. His independent perspective is key to maintaining robust governance standards and transparent decision making.
Catalina Crane Arango, also an independent member, has over 30 years of professional experience. Between 2010 and 2013 she served as a presidential adviser in public and private administration. Her work with the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, the National Federation of Coffee Growers, and Procafecol adds a specialized lens on public sector collaboration, financial policy, and commodity sector dynamics. This experience supports the board’s ability to align strategy with regulatory requirements and sectoral trends.
Rodrigo Goes brings 25 years of executive experience to the board, having held leadership roles at Bear Stearns & Co, UBS Investment Bank, Banco UBS Pactual, and Banco BTG Pactual. His investment banking and corporate finance background enriches the board’s capability in evaluating mergers, acquisitions, capital structure, and strategic investments across markets.
Juan Guillermo Aguero comes with more than 25 years in the financial services arena, including experience at Bankers Trust, Deutsche Bank, Celfin Capital, and Banco BTG Pactual Chile. His regional perspective and capital markets know how support the bank’s growth trajectory and risk governance in a dynamic Latin American financial environment.
Fernando Massu Dara contributes four decades of leadership in finance and banking, with roles at Citibank, Banco de Comercio e Industria, Banco Santander, Corpbanca, and Banco BTG Pactual Chile. His long established track record in corporate banking, client relationships, and strategic direction strengthens the board’s ability to guide long term value creation and stability for the institution.