With over five decades of leadership experience across South America and Europe, Augusto López Valencia is a distinguished business executive who has played a pivotal role in Colombia's economic and industrial development. He is best known for his 15-year tenure as President of Bavaria, S.A., Colombia’s largest beverage company, where he led the company through significant growth and transformation.

Beyond Bavaria, Mr. López has been a key figure in the leadership of some of Colombia’s most prominent corporations, serving as a director for Avianca, Valores Bavaria S.A., Colseguros, Sofasa, Caracol, and Bancóldex. His contributions have earned him multiple prestigious honors, including the Order of the Congress of the Republic (Grand Knight’s Cross) and the Antioquia Shield in the Gold Category, awarded by the Congress of Colombia and the Governor of Antioquia, respectively.

His impact extends internationally, having received distinctions such as the Ordre National du Mérite from the President of France and an Honorary Engineering Degree from the École Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Metz.

Currently, Mr. López serves on the boards of Grupo Ethuss, Win Sports, and Uniempresarial, continuing to shape the future of business and education in Colombia.

Sofia Bianchi is an international finance professional with 35 years of experience in: i) serving on and advising boards on strategy, value creation, corporate finance, corporate governance, and ESG; ii) financial and operational restructuring of corporations and funds; and iii) fund management: special situations, infrastructure, debt and mezzanine.

She is the Founding Partner of Atlante Capital Partners, which invests in structurally undervalued businesses. Until 2020 she was Head of Special Situations, as well as a Member of the Investment Committee for Debt and Infrastructure, at the CDC (now BII), the United Kingdom’s development finance institution. Previously she was Head of Special Situations at BlueCrest Capital Management, a multi-billion British-American investment firm.

As Deputy Managing Director of the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund, she was a lead participant in establishing and running the fund, which was the first of its kind. Prior to that, she was a senior banker at the EBRD and an executive in the M&A team of Prudential Bache.

Sofia currently holds several positions as an independent non-executive director. She serves on the Board of Ma’aden, the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East, where she represents the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF). She is also a member of the board of directors of Manara Minerals, Ivanhoe Electric and Yellow Cake. In Canada she is the chair of the board of Canagold Resources, a TSX listed gold development company.

Marco Izquierdo is an Industrial Engineer and holds an MBA, with nearly 30 years of experience in strategic and financial planning, budgeting, risk management and project feasibility analysis.

Mr. Izquierdo currently serves as Vice President and Director of Investments at Corficolombiana, where he is responsible for the investment portfolio in tourism, agribusiness, airport infrastructure, water treatment, textiles and real estate.

Prior to Corficolombiana, he worked as a strategic and financial consultant at the Cali (Colombia) Integrated Mass Transportation System (“MIO”) and was a Fellow and an advisor in strategy and finance for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Andrés Restrepo holds a Production Engineering degree from Universidad EAFIT, Colombia, and a Master's degree in Public Administration from the Edward S. Mason Program at Harvard University. He served as President of Mineros from 2015 to 2025.

He brings 14 years of experience in the mining industry and is a results-driven executive and strategic leader known for building high-performing teams. He has served as an advisor to both public and private companies and currently sits on the Board of Directors of Compañía de Empaques S.A., Plantaciones Unipalma de Los Llanos S.A., and Mineros S.A.

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With over 35 years of global experience in mining and exploration, Mr. Doyle has worked for organizations such as Rio Tinto, Inmet, Wardell-Armstrong, and Sun Valley Investments. He is a chartered engineer and geologist and has an M.Eng. and an M.Sc. in Environmental Management from Imperial College London.

Mr. Doyle’s expertise spans exploration, feasibility studies, environmental permitting, groundwater management, construction, and the exploitation at both small-scale and major mining projects. Notably, during his tenure at Rio Tinto, he spearheaded the exploration team that identified the Las Cruces high-grade copper deposit in southern Spain.

Mr. Doyle is a Partner and Vice President of Technical Services at Sun Valley Investments, where he oversees existing mining operations and conducts rigorous technical evaluations of potential investments in mining projects worldwide. He is also an executive director of Canagold Resources, a TSX listed company, focused on advancing western Canada’s highest-grade gold project, located in northwestern British Columbia.

Mr. Henao is a seasoned engineer and mining industry leader with proven expertise in driving strategic growth across the entire value chain of the precious metals industry: from the execution of high-impact exploration campaigns to mining, processing and refining. As Partner and Vice President of Business Development at Sun Valley Investments, Mr. Henao has led the evaluation, acquisition, development and operation of multiple precious metals projects generating sustainable growth and value creation of over US $400 million.

Mr. Henao possesses extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions under different cultural and business environments, risk management, project management as well as a strong track record in navigating complex mining regulations, ensuring projects comply with environmental and safety standards while maximizing profitability. He is recognized for his leadership qualities, strong communication and negotiation skills.

Mr. Henao also leads the development and implementation of impactful social programs focused on children’s education and environmental initiatives through Fundación Quintana, promoting sustainable development and community well-being.

Hernán is the co-director of the Natural Resources practice at Denton's Cárdenas & Cárdenas area and has participated in some of the most significant hydrocarbons, mining, and infrastructure projects in Colombia. This includes his involvement in: (i) port projects; (ii) railways; (iii) oil; and (iv) refineries. Hernán has advised the majority of mining companies operating in Colombia.

As Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Colombian Mining Association, Hernán has been actively involved in discussions surrounding the latest regulations for the mining industry, including social and environmental matters. Specifically, Hernán played an active role in the Expert Commission that drafted the Bill to amend Colombia's Mining Code and in a law regulating participation mechanisms for mining and hydrocarbons activities in the country.

Additionally, Hernán was part of the expert commission tasked with drafting a Bill in compliance with the Constitutional Court's order in SU-095-18 (coordination and concurrence). He also advised the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) on the review, analysis, and comments regarding the Mining Bill published by Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy.

As a result, Hernán has extensive experience in reviewing, drafting, and projecting mining regulations and in regulatory matters specific to the mining industry.

Finally, clients emphasize his deep knowledge of mining matters and his relational skills, not only with clients but also with key stakeholders in Colombia, as highlighted by international directories such as Chambers and Partners, Acritas, and IFLR.

Natalia Correa is a finance professional with extensive experience in different areas of corporate finance, including mergers and acquisitions, capital structuring, project valuation, tax planning and risk management. She currently serves as Vice President of Finance in Sun Valley Investments, where she leads strategic processes that drive growth and business consolidation. Throughout her career, she has successfully structured and executed multiple M&A transactions, assessing financial risks, and delivering sustainable value. Her expertise spans post-acquisition financial integration and capital structure optimization in mining operations. Natalia combines strategic vision with deep market insight and strong analytical skills.

Natalia holds a solid academic background in corporate finance and business administration, which includes a MSc in Investment Management from Bayes Business School in the UK . Known for her leadership, collaborative approach, and ability to create tangible impact in complex environments, Natalia plays a key role in investment and corporate growth decisions across the mining sector.

Filipe J. Martins is the SCP Resource Finance (formerly Sprott Capital Partners), London UK, Managing Partner, Investment Banking – Head of M&A (sell-side) (March 2019 to present).

Mr. Martins is a highly accomplished professional with extensive expertise in the financial and mining sectors. He has a proven track record of success in investment banking, investment analysis, and engineering, specializing in M&A advisory, equity deals, and portfolio management within the mining, infrastructure, and energy sectors.  

Mr. Martins’ deep understanding of the mining industry is evident in his work on high-profile projects and transactions worth billions of dollars. He has consistently delivered top-quartile performance, demonstrating his strong financial acumen and investment expertise. Martins’ career has seen him transition from engineering roles in Africa to senior positions at leading investment firms, where he has leveraged his technical and financial skills to achieve significant success.