Javier Arias Correa

Javier Arias Correa is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in corporate and financial law. Currently serving as Director Jurídico at Grupo Aval since July 2019, Javier manages corporate governance matters, ESG issues, M&A transactions, and the negotiation and drafting of various contracts. Prior roles include Senior Legal Structurer at Fiduciaria de Occidente S.A., where Javier specialized in structuring real estate projects and syndicated credits, and Director Jurídico Corporativo y Leasing at Banco de Occidente, focusing on corporate integrations and compliance with regulatory requirements. Academic qualifications include a Master of Laws (LLM) in Corporate and Financial Law from The Ohio State University and specialized training in financial law from Universidad del Rosario.