About

US multinational petroleum and gas company OXY has significant presence in Colombia, having been an active investor in the country for over 40 years. In charge of legal matters for the company’s operations in Colombia is Maria Jose Romero Higuera, a highly professional in-house lawyer with a thorough knowledge of the market. Having joined OXY in 2011, she is considered to be not only an expert in the field but also strongly aligned with OXY’s ambitions in the region. One nominator, during this year’s research, said of Romero that, ‘she has a very deep understanding of the community issues and aspects in Colombia and their importance for developing business’. Before joining OXY, Romero excelled as a private practice lawyer at various Colombian law firms.