Francisco Acevedo Aguilar

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DISC Type : C

Executive Director & Head of Fx at BBVA en Colombia

Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia

Overview

Francisco Acevedo Aguilar serves as the Executive Director and Head of Fx at BBVA in Colombia, leveraging his expertise in Capital Markets. A graduate of Universidad Externado de Colombia with a degree in Finance and International Relations, he has built a progressive career entirely within BBVA, rising through various trading and associate roles.

He describes himself as an honest, proactive, and disciplined individual with a dedication to continuous learning and an innate curiosity. Francisco adapts easily to high-pressure situations, always seeking efficient solutions while maintaining a positive and generous outlook on life. He is driven to explore new horizons and take on personal and professional challenges.

He was awarded the "United in Service for Peace" medal for his service with the Batallón Colombia #3 in Sinai, Egypt.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Critic

Negotiator

They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions.  They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often.

Topics They Care About

Foreign Exchange (Fx)
He is the Head of Fx for BBVA in Colombia and his entire career progression at the bank has been within Fx and derivatives roles.
Capital Markets
His academic background includes a specialization in Capital Markets, which is core to his role in finance and trading at BBVA.
International Relations
He holds a degree in Finance and International Relations and has practical experience from his peacekeeping service in Egypt.

Media Appearances

Francisco has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Executive Director & Head of Fx at BBVA en Colombia
12-2022 - 8-2025
Senior Vice President & Head of Fx at BBVA en Colombia
6-2021 - 12-2022
FX Vice President at BBVA en Colombia
11-2019 - 6-2021
FX & Derivatives Senior Associate LC at BBVA en Colombia
6-2018 - 11-2019
Fixed Income Associate LD at BBVA en Colombia

Education

2010 - 2015
Profesional en Finanzas y RRII from Universidad Externado de Colombia
2017 - 2017
Market Development Program from IE Business School

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Insights For Selling To Francisco

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them what ROI they can expect
  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information

DONT's

  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Francisco is

  • Strong evidence of ROI, effective pricing, and proven data points matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Francisco

  • It is not very hard for them to say no if they are not convinced about the decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Francisco move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Francisco take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Francisco

Personality Compatibility


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