Maria Cristina Ricardo Varela

Maria Cristina Ricardo Varela has extensive experience in financial management and strategic development within the aviation sector, currently serving as Managing Director and Head of Investor Relations at Avianca since June 2017. Prior roles at Avianca include Director of Financial Analysis and Controlling and Gerente de Desempeño del Negocio e Inteligencia competitiva, focusing on project evaluation and financial performance optimization. Previous positions span several companies, including Compañía Andina de Inversiones and Copa Airlines, where key responsibilities involved business development, strategic alliances, and project management. Maria Cristina holds degrees in Industrial Engineering and Finance from Universidad de Los Andes, along with a specialization in Corporate Finance from CESA.