The new Amrop Colombia will serve clients from the country's key economic sectors, including oil & gas, logistics, mining, agriculture & food processing, consumer products & services, and manufacturing.
Pearl was the country’s Environment Minister in 2011 where he led plans for the country to adapt to climate change, and was also High Commissioner for Peace, where he negotiated with guerilla groups ELN and FARC.
"It is important for investors to be able to distinguish between the signal and the noise when it comes to Petro and judging by the market reaction, they still don't have a good read on the government."
Ecopetrol holds a 50% interest in the Magdalena Middle Valley's Boranda-1 well, which is operated and 50% controlled by Canadian exploration company Parex.