Ecopetrol commercial VP exits amid board renewal; Santamaría named successor

Ecopetrol's Commercial Vice President Julio César Herrera has departed, with Graford Santamaría assuming the role. This is the latest in a series of senior management changes at Colombia's state oil company, signaling ongoing leadership instability during a board renewal. The departure could affect investor confidence in the company's strategic direction, though operational impact remains unclear.