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Ricardo Andrés Sarmiento

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CEO at Estrella International Energy Services Ltd.
📍 Bogotá D.C. Metropolitan Area, Colombia

Ricardo Andrés Sarmiento is the CEO of Estrella International Energy Services, specializing in asset, operations, and project management within the energy sector. Educated with masters degrees from the University of Liverpool and Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, he is valued for his transformational leadership. Colleagues describe him as trustworthy, dependable, and a great leader.

He is passionate about corporate social responsibility, expressing great pride in his companys ability to support local athletes and leave a positive footprint in the communities where they operate. He is focused on making a difference both inside and outside the company.

Ricardo led the acquisition of Estrella International in July 2023 and immediately stepped in as CEO to guide its new chapter.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Bogotá D.C. Metropolitan Area, Colombia
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Business Transformation
He is currently leading Estrella International Energy Services through a new chapter after spearheading the company's acquisition in mid-2023.
Energy Sector Operations
His career includes senior operational and technical leadership roles at major energy firms like Talisman Energy, Vetra Exploration, and Ecopetrol.
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Career

Work history

4-2015
CEO
Estrella International Energy Services Ltd.
10-2014 - 3-2015
Chief Operating Officer
Vetra Exploration and Production Colombia S.A.S
10-2012 - 9-2014
VP Asset Delivery and Technical Resources
Talisman Energy
4-2012 - 10-2012
VP Operations
C&C Energia, Ltd.
9-2009 - 4-2012
VP Technical Services & Development
Ecopetrol
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Education
2006 - 2009
Masters
University of Liverpool
1993 - 1994
Masters
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
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