Jorge R. Tapies

Jorge R. Tapies has extensive work experience in various roles and companies. Jorge R. began their career in 1992 as a Product Trader at PDVSA Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. After that, they worked at BP as an Oil Trading International - OTI. In 2001, they joined PA Consulting Group as a Principal Consultant. In 2010, they became Geschäftsführer at Global Energy Risk GmbH. From 2014 to 2017, they served as Managing Director at Excelerate Investments, Ltda. Jorge R. then worked as a Managing Director at Global Energy Risk Private Equity, S.A. from 2016 to 2018. Currently, Jorge holds the position of Managing Director, Asia at Liberty HK since 2018. Additionally, they have been associated with CIGAR JOURNAL since 2012.

Jorge R. Tapies has a strong educational background in both business and engineering. Jorge R. obtained their Master's in Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance & International Business from The George Washington University School of Business from 1996 to 1998. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering at Universidad Metropolitana (VE) from 1987 to 1992. Their educational journey also includes their time at Colegio Champagnat, Caracas from 1976 to 1987, although no specific degree or field of study information is provided for that period.