Degree in Law and Social Economics, Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá; Master's in Public Administration, University of Paris. Formerly: Economic Adviser, Colombian Embassy, France; Vice-Minister, Foreign Affairs, Colombia; Governor, Department of Risaralda; General Secretary, Federación Nacional de Cafeteros; Colombian Senator. Chairman, Fund for Reconstruction and Social Development, Eje Cafetero. President, National Council of Private Sector Associations. Member of the Board of several Colombian financial and industrial companies. Member of the Board, International Organization of Employers.