Jaime Castillo

Jaime Castillo is an experienced geoscientist with a robust background in exploration and geological operations, currently serving as the Exploration Team Leader for the Mexico Salinas Basin at Repsol since July 2017. Previous roles at Repsol include leadership positions in geological operations across the Americas and exploration in the Caribbean Basins. Prior to Repsol, Jaime held the position of Exploration-Geoscience Team Leader at Talisman Energy Inc., leading technical work for Colombian projects, and served as a Senior Geologist and Exploration Team Leader at EQUION ENERGIA LIMITED, overseeing offshore and onshore exploration efforts. Jaime's early career includes significant contributions at BP, Ecopetrol, and other oil industry positions, ranging from development geologist to new ventures coordinator. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Geological and Earth Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor's degree in Geology from Universidad de Caldas.