Colombian Chamber of Infrastructure recognizes Jorge Mario Velásquez as Distinguished Business Leader at the National Award for Excellence in Infrastructure

• The Colombian Chamber of Infrastructure (CCI) awarded Jorge Mario Velásquez the National Award for Excellence in Infrastructure in the Distinguished Business Leader category, in recognition of his career and contributions to the country’s competitiveness.
• The recognition adds to his recent distinction by Forbes as CEO of the Year, highlighting his transformational leadership and strategic vision.
• Under his leadership, over the past decade Grupo Empresarial Argos has executed a deep simplification and strengthening process reflected in transactions totaling more than COP 16.5 trillion, including the Spin-off Project, through which shareholders received COP 10.8 trillion in value—one of the most significant transactions in the history of Colombia’s capital markets.

The Colombian Chamber of Infrastructure (CCI) awarded Jorge Mario Velásquez, President of Grupo Argos, the National Award for Excellence in Infrastructure in the Distinguished Business Leader category—an honor that recognizes more than four decades of service dedicated to strengthening the country’s competitiveness through the responsible development of infrastructure.

Throughout his career, Jorge Mario Velásquez has led the consolidation and evolution of Grupo Empresarial Argos’ portfolio, with a presence across construction materials, energy, road and airport concessions, and real estate income. His leadership has been defined by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability as drivers of long-term value creation.

This distinction comes just days after Forbes recognized him as CEO of the Year, highlighting his strategic leadership and ability to guide complex organizations toward transformation, efficiency, and institutional strengthening. Together, these recognitions reflect the impact of his vision on Colombia’s competitiveness and on the positioning of Grupo Empresarial Argos.

The CCI’s recognition underscores Jorge Mario’s contribution to the country’s infrastructure by promoting management models that integrate environmental sustainability, constructive dialogue with communities, and business decisions grounded in social responsibility.