WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Laurel Strategies, the global CEO advisory firm, today announced the appointment of H.E. Iván Duque Márquez of Colombia to their Board of Advisors.
Duque Márquez is a recognized global leader and expert on climate action, international development, and geopolitical analysis, recognized as one of the most impactful speakers and leaders.
Duque Márquez served as President of Colombia from 2018 to 2022, during which time he led Colombia to achieve its highest historical economic growth and the most ambitious climate action policy framework in the Americas. Amid the unprecedented COVID-19 global pandemic, Duque Márquez led the country in creating the most robust social safety net in its history and becoming the leading country in Latin America in COVID-19 management.
Duque Márquez is a decorated leader and recipient of multiple international awards, including the National Geographic Planetary Leadership Award, the Theodore Roosevelt Global Conservation Award, the Concordia Leadership Award, and the Council of the Americas Global Leadership Award. Duque Márquez is also the Chairman of the Concordia Amazon Initiative, whose objective is to raise awareness around the intricate link between the health of the Amazon and the health of the planet, and the kinds of commitments the private sector can make to preserve the rainforest.
“It is an honor to welcome H.E. Iván Duque Márquez to Laurel Strategies’ Board of Advisors,” said Alan H. Fleischmann, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Laurel Strategies. “Having led Colombia as it confronted the COVID-19 pandemic as well as significant geopolitical uncertainties, President Duque knows firsthand the leadership needed to successfully navigate times of crisis and change. We are pleased to welcome his decades of experience, expertise, and service to the Board of Laurel Strategies.”
“I am delighted to join Laurel Strategies, supporting leaders across public, private and civil society sectors as they address the most pressing global issues of our day. I look forward to sharing my global insights and experience,” said H.E. Iván Duque Márquez.
Duque Márquez is the author of more than twelve books and serves on a number of boards. He is married to María Juliana Ruiz, with whom he shares three children. He holds a Master in Policy Management from Georgetown University, a Master in International Legal Studies from American University, a JD in Universidad Sergio Arboleda with a Major in Philosophy. He also holds an honorary Doctorate in Economics from Yonsei University in South Korea.
About Laurel Strategies
Laurel Strategies is the global CEO advisory firm for corporations, financial institutions, investors, inventors, entrepreneurs, foundations, and NGOs around the world. Laurel partners with leaders to build relationships, communicate impactfully, seize opportunities, attract investment, navigate geopolitical dynamics, define and protect reputations, manage crises, and deliver results. Laurel helps design comprehensive strategies while executing across all levels of implementation, bringing together the disciplines of financial and corporate communications, government affairs, crisis management, investor relations, media relations, executive coaching, in-depth research, and business intelligence capabilities. Laurel Strategies provides clients with counsel and operational support to maximize opportunities and mitigate risks. For more information on Laurel Strategies, please visit https://laurelstrategies.com/.
