Maria del Mar Vélez

Maria del Mar Vélez is an accomplished professional in sustainability and finance with extensive experience across various sectors. Currently serving as Gerente de finanzas de la transición at Banco de Bogotá since January 2023, Maria del Mar Vélez also teaches Gerencia de la sostenibilidad at Universidad Autónoma Latinoamericana. With prior experience at Bancolombia from 2013 to 2023 in roles focused on sustainability strategy development and new business opportunities, Maria del Mar Vélez has been instrumental in aligning sustainability efforts with international standards. Previous positions include Directora de Proyectos at Centro Nacional de Producción Más Limpia and teaching roles at Universidad EAFIT and Politécnico Colombiano Jaime Isaza Cadavid. Maria del Mar Vélez holds an Environmental Engineering degree from Universidad de Medellín and various postgraduate qualifications in finance and sustainable management.