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Odinsa reports a 61% increase in net profit in 2024 and continues contributing to Colombia’s competitiveness through sustainable infrastructure

  • Odinsa, Grupo Argos’ concessions company, reported a strong performance in 2024 during its Shareholders’ Meeting.
  • The company closed the year with a portfolio of approximately COP 3 trillion in road and airport infrastructure platforms and highlighted the progress of four projects currently undergoing feasibility evaluation in Colombia.
  • Nearly 52 million passengers traveled through El Dorado and Mariscal Sucre airports, and 39.5 million vehicles used its road concessions during 2024.
  • With the Carbon Neutral certification of Pacífico 2 and the Aburrá Oriente Tunnel in Antioquia, and the re-certification of Mariscal Sucre Airport in Ecuador, Odinsa is advancing toward its goal of achieving carbon neutrality across 100% of its concessions by 2025.

Medellín, March 21, 2025. In 2024, Odinsa, the Grupo Argos concessions company, continued strengthening the country’s competitiveness and creating opportunities. The year was marked by the consolidation of its investment platforms in road and airport infrastructure, progress in project development, and the implementation of concrete actions within its sustainability strategy. These milestones were highlighted during the company’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, where it presented strong financial, environmental, social, user experience, and infrastructure results.

 

The company reported a net profit of COP 89.76 billion, a 61% increase compared to 2023. Its EBITDA reached COP 113.3 billion, up 24%, and consolidated revenues totaled COP 200.88 billion, a 6% increase over the previous year.

 

Odinsa also highlighted the solid performance of its road and airport infrastructure investment platforms, developed in partnership with Macquarie Asset Management one and two years ago, respectively. Together, these platforms manage a portfolio of nearly COP 3 trillion, positioning the company as a major investor and asset manager with strong growth potential across the Americas.

Through its airport concessions, 51.9 million passengers were mobilized in 2024, reflecting a 13% increase over 2023. El Dorado Airport handled 46.8 million passengers, maintaining its position as the busiest airport in Latin America and the region’s top air cargo hub. It was recognized by CIRIUM as Latin America’s most punctual airport and awarded by Skytrax as South America’s Best Airport for the sixth time and third consecutive year, in addition to being named the airport with the Best Staff. The company also highlighted the modernization of Terminal 2, including enhanced spaces and improved operations through the use of facial recognition, radars, thermal cameras, and solar panels.

In Ecuador, Mariscal Sucre Airport served 5.3 million passengers, ranking fifth in air cargo volume in Latin America and the Caribbean, and was again named Best Regional Airport in South America by Skytrax. Expansion works resumed, with a total investment of USD 74.2 million, aimed at improving the passenger experience, increasing capacity, and creating 1,200 direct and indirect jobs.

 

Odinsa’s road concessions reported traffic of 39.5 million vehicles in 2024, up 3% from 2023. Notably, Odinsa and the Government of Antioquia announced the start of construction on the second stage of the Aburrá Oriente Tunnel, a key route for connectivity in eastern Antioquia. In five years of operation, the corridor has handled over 42 million vehicles. More than COP 1.2 trillion will be invested in this second phase, which includes completing the tunnel system and constructing the open-air roads to enable full dual carriageway operation.

 

As part of this phase, construction also began on the José María Córdova Airport Interchange, a critical mobility project now 80% complete. Developed under a strong public-private partnership, the interchange involves an investment of over COP 100 billion and was designed to ensure safety, efficiency, and fluid vehicle flow. The first milestone was reached on March 18 with the opening of the bridge that connects the tunnel to the airport.

 

In the Meta Road Network Project, two functional units were delivered and put into operation on time: the Granada–Guamal corridor (UF1) and the Puerto López–Puerto Gaitán corridor (UF7–8). Meanwhile, Autopistas del Café, in Colombia’s Coffee Region, achieved record interventions in road maintenance and signage, enhancing user safety and successfully implementing electronic toll systems, reaching a 30% adoption rate to improve user experience.

 

Conexión Pacífico 2 marked its first decade of construction and operations, supporting connectivity in southwest Antioquia through a focus on road safety, maintenance, and social and environmental responsibility. Highlights included community training programs, support for local enterprises, and a strategy for the recovery and conservation of tropical dry forests.

 

In terms of future growth, Odinsa reported firm progress in four private initiative (PI) projects in Colombia that align with its purpose of enhancing connectivity. These include:

  • El Dorado Max (airport infrastructure expansion, under review by the National Infrastructure Agency – ANI)
  • Nuevo Aeropuerto de Cartagena
  • Conexión Centro (Coffee Region)
  • Perimetral de la Sabana (under evaluation by the Cundinamarca Infrastructure and Concessions Institute – ICCU)

 

“At Odinsa, we believe in the positive impact of infrastructure and the value of continued investment in Colombia’s development. That is why we remain committed to promoting projects that drive connectivity, regional development, and sustainability,” said Mauricio Ossa, CEO of Odinsa.

Odinsa also reached major milestones in its sustainability strategy, Nuestro Viaje Común (Our Common Journey). The company continues to advance toward its goal of achieving carbon neutrality across all its concessions by 2025, with certifications granted to Pacífico 2 and Aburrá Oriente Tunnel, joining Mariscal Sucre Airport, which has been carbon neutral since 2019. In 2024, Odinsa achieved a 72% reduction in CO₂ emissions, and as a result of its inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, it was ranked the seventh most sustainable company in its sector worldwide.

 

Aligned with its commitment to creating shared value, Odinsa promoted social development initiatives such as:

  • Scholarships for higher education
  • Delivery of over 1,000 water filters to families near its road and airport concessions, in partnership with Fundación Grupo Argos
  • Programs to strengthen local suppliers
  • Tourism promotion in the project regions

 

“Our results are the outcome of inclusive collaboration with our stakeholders and reflect our sustainability strategy. In 2025, we will continue pursuing sustainable growth and delivering new projects that contribute to the country’s development,” added Ossa.

 

In 2025, Odinsa will continue consolidating and expanding its portfolio, identifying new high-impact infrastructure opportunities and driving the structuring of private initiatives aligned with its long-term vision, in partnership with Macquarie Asset Management and its majority shareholder, Grupo Argos.

Finally, the company announced progress in the structuring of a new vertical business line focused on the water sector. This initiative seeks to capitalize on opportunities in desalination and water treatment, initially in key markets such as Peru, Mexico, Chile, and Colombia. In line with its B2B model, and its focus on strengthening relationships with private companies and governments, the initiative aims to contribute to water sustainability in key industries for regional development.

For additional information:
Viviana Arroyave, Communications Manager / varroyave@odinsa.com / +57 317 646 9218
Eliana Villada, Communications Lead / evillada@odinsa.com / +57 301 250 5559
Visit www.odinsa.com and follow us on social media: @SomosOdinsa on X (formerly Twitter) | Odinsa on LinkedIn

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DIANA MARCELA BERNAL OROZCO

Vice President of Finance

She holds a degree in Management Engineering from the Antioquia School of Engineering and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Emory University.

 

With more than 15 years of experience, she worked at Bancolombia Investment Banking, where she led mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and structured finance operations.

 

For the past five years, she has served as Director of Corporate Finance at Nutresa, developing and executing the group’s organic and inorganic growth strategy, including structuring acquisitions and managing the corporate investment portfolio.

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FELIPE ARISTIZABAL

Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Finance at Grupo Argos

Start Date as a Member of the Board of Directors:

April 1, 2026

 

Education

  • He holds a degree in economics from EAFIT University, with additional studies at the University of the Andes; an MBA from London Business School; and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certified by the CFA Institute.

 

Experience

  • He currently serves as Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Finance at Grupo Argos.
  • He has a solid track record in the financial and corporate sectors, where he has held roles such as Chief Financial Officer at Cementos Argos, Manager of Strategy, Mergers, and Acquisitions at Grupo Argos, Director of Energy and Natural Resources at Bancolombia, and Senior Capital Markets Associate in the investment banking division of the same institution.

 

Key Skills

 

  • As Chief Financial Officer of Cementos Argos, he spearheaded the SPRINT program, which has been recognized in the market for the value it has delivered to shareholders; he led the process to prepare Argos USA for its listing on the New York Stock Exchange; and he has proven experience in mergers and acquisitions.

 

Board Committees

N.A.

 

Board Member of:

He is currently the legal representative of Grupo Argos and a member of the boards of directors of Cementos Argos, Argos Panama, Celsia, and Odinsa.

RAFAEL OLIVELLA VIVES

VP of Legal Affairs at Grupo Argos S.A.

Date of Appointment to the Board of Directors:

August 26, 2019

 

Education

  • Law degree from the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana and a specialization in Commercial Law from the Universidad de los Andes.

 

Experience

  • He currently serves as Vice President of Talent and Corporate Affairs at Grupo Argos.
  • He is a member of several boards of directors, including those of ANDI Antioquia, Cementos Argos, Celsia, Odinsa, Colcaribe, CI del Mar Caribe, and Argos Honduras, Panama, and the U.S., among others.
  • He joined Cementos Argos in 2006 and has since built an extensive career across various businesses within the Argos Business Group, notably serving as General Secretary, Corporate Legal Counsel, and Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Celsia between 2008 and 2017.
  • Vice President of Legal and Institutional Affairs at Cementos Argos from 2017 to 2019.

 

Key Competencies

  • Experience in other boards, risk management, internal control, infrastructure, crisis management, legal affairs, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues; government and public policy; and international experience.

 

Board Committees

Sustainability and Corporate Governance Committee

 

Board Member of:

He is currently the legal representative of Grupo Argos and a member of the boards of directors of Cementos Argos, Celsia, Odinsa, and the Grupo Argos Foundation.

MIGUEL PIEDRAHÍTA SOTO

Independent Member

Date of Appointment to the Board of Directors:

March 19, 2021

 

Education

  • Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from U. Icesi. He earned an MBA and an LLM from IE Business School.
  • At the same institution, he completed a minor in European studies.

 

Experience

  • He is currently a member of the Board of Directors at EPSA.
  • In 2018, he served on the Board of Directors at Procolombia.
  • From 2015 to 2018, he was part of Maaji Swimwear, where he served as general manager, corporate strategy advisor, and member of the Board of Directors.
  • He worked for 8 years in investment banking at Bancolombia, first as a banking investment analyst, then as director of infrastructure projects, and finally as director of investments.
  • Strategy Leader for Digital Transformation at the Bancolombia Group.

 

Key Competencies

  • Experience on other boards, in risk management, internal control, corporate finance, commercial matters, infrastructure, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues; international experience, cybersecurity, and strategy.
  • Experience in investment banking, corporate finance, and risk management, with relevance to Odinsa’s financial strategy, funding, and corporate governance.

 

Board Committees

  • Audit, Finance, and Risk Committee, Sustainability and Corporate Governance Committee

 

Board Member of:

  • Celsia, Libertank Board of Directors, Proanti’s Business and Social Value Task Force

PABLO ARROYAVE FERNÁNDEZ

Vicepresidente Financiero

PABLO-ARROYAVE-FERNÁNDEZ

Vicepresidente Financiero Ingeniero Administrador de la Escuela de Ingeniería de Antioquia con Maestría MBA en la Universidad de Nueva York.


15 años de experiencia en el Grupo Empresarial Argos ocupando cargos como: Director de Fusiones y Adquisiciones, Asistente de Presidencia de Cementos Argos, Gerente de Fusiones Adquisiciones de Grupo Argos y Vicepresidente Financiero de Odinsa.

 

Formación en Liderazgo para la transformación, Prestigio; Argos Global
Management and Strategic Execution, Harvard; Stanford Executive Program: Be a Leader Who Matters; IV Intercambio empresarial para líderes de gestión humana e innovación (2022)

MARÍA LUISA MESA ZULETA

Independent Member

Date of Appointment to the Board of Directors:

March 23, 2023

 

Education

  • Law degree from Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
  • Course in Finance for Non-Financial Professionals at the Externado University of Colombia.

 

Experience

  • Extensive experience in the public, private, and academic sectors, with an emphasis on the study and practice of corporate commercial law and aviation law.
  • Attorney in the Legal Vice Presidency, Secretary to the Board of Directors, and external legal counsel for Aerovías Nacionales de Colombia S.A.
  • Attorney in the Corporations Section, Attorney in the Composition with Creditors Office, Attorney in the Advisory Office, Assistant and Legal Advisor to the Superintendent at the Superintendency of Companies
  • Partner at Humberto Mesa Gonzalez & Associates

 

Key Competencies

  • Experience in other boards, risk management, infrastructure, crisis management, legal matters, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues; government and public policy.
  • Track record in corporate, commercial, and aviation law, with direct experience in the regulatory and legal management of airport concessions.

 

Board Committees

Audit, Finance, and Risk Committee; Sustainability and Corporate Governance Committee

 

Member of the Boards of Directors of:

  • Casa Editorial El Tiempo, Fondo de Pensiones Protección, Cadena.

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JORGE LONDOÑO

Executive Director of Business Development

Systems Engineer from Universidad Eafit, he completed the Top Executives Program at Universidad de los Andes. He has served as Adjunct Professor at Eafit and Rosario Universities.

 

He has more than 35 years of experience in different sectors, leading companies such as Invamer-Gallup Colombia, General Manager; Grupo EMP, General Director and CEO; and recently he was in charge of the Colombian Embassy in Canada. In addition, he has extensive experience as a member of the Board of Directors of different companies in different sectors, including food, telecommunications and innovation, and in the academic world.

JUAN ESTEBAN MEJÍA

Corporate Affairs and Talent Manager at Grupo Argos

Start Date as a Member of the Board of Directors:

April 1, 2026

 

Education

  • He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from EIA University, is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certified by the CFA Institute, and has completed executive education programs at Stanford, Oxford, and Harvard Universities.

 

Experience

  • He currently leads the Corporate Affairs and Executive Office Department, which facilitates coordination and operations between Grupo Argos and its businesses.
  • He joined Grupo Argos 10 years ago and has held positions in the areas of Finance, Investor Relations, Corporate Affairs, and Executive Office support.
  • He has served as a member of several boards of directors, including those of Mineros S.A. and Productos El Caribe S.A.

 

Key Skills

  • His education and career at Grupo Argos have enabled him to hold positions in the areas of Finance, Investor Relations, Corporate Affairs, and support to the President.

 

Board Committees

Talent and Compensation Committee

 

Board member of:

  • Cementos Argos, Celsia, Odinsa, and Summa – Servicios Corporativos Integrales.

ANDRÉS ESCOBAR URIBE

Independent Member

Date of Appointment to the Board of Directors:

  • April 1, 2026

 

Education

  • He holds a degree in civil engineering from EIA University and a master’s degree in economics from the University of the Andes.

 

Experience

  • He currently works as a consultant and project manager.
  • In the private sector, he served as manager of Construcciones Planificadas S.A. and president of the construction firm Pedro Gómez y Compañía.
  • In the public sector, he has served as general manager of the Bogotá Metro Company; head of the Urban Development Unit and the Housing Division of the National Planning Department; secretary of District Planning; project planner; manager of Metrovivienda; and the first manager of the Virgilio Barco National Real Estate Agency (ANIVB).

 

Board Committees

  • Audit, Finance, and Risk Committee, Talent and Compensation Committee

 

Board Member of:

  • He is currently a member of the boards of directors of Constructora Experta and Alammo Constructores.
  • He has also served on the boards of directors of Cesia, Banco Av Villas, Transmilenio, and the Bogotá Electric Power Company, among others.

JEAN PIERRE SERANI TORO

President

He holds a degree in Business Administration from EAFIT and an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

 

He has more than 25 years of experience in investment banking and capital markets and has been actively involved in infrastructure transactions in Latin America.

 

Prior to joining Odinsa, he served as Partner and Head of Clients for Colombia at Patria Investments and CEO of the joint venture between Patria and Cibest Capital. He also worked at Bancolombia, where he held the positions of Vice President of Business Origination, Senior Manager, and Manager of Corporate Finance in Investment Banking, as well as President of Valores Bancolombia.

 

He has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets offerings, fundraising for investment funds, and project structuring and financing.

JULIANA MATALLANA CORREA

Vice President of Legal and Institutional Affairs

She holds a law degree from the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, with specializations in Business Law and Mining and Energy Law from the Universidad Externado de Colombia, and a Master’s degree in Applied Economics from EAFIT University.

 

She has 20 years of experience in commercial, contractual, and corporate law, litigation, and securities market regulation, with significant achievements in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, private and public contracting, litigation, and financing in Colombia and abroad.

 

At the Argos Business Group, she has held the positions of Director of Legal Affairs at Celsia S.A. Colombia; Manager of Corporate Legal Affairs and New Business at Celsia S.A. Colombia; and Legal Manager for Colombia at Cementos Argos S.A.

 

Prior to joining Odinsa, he served as Partner and Head of Clients for Colombia at Patria Investments and CEO of the joint venture between Patria and Cibest Capital. He also worked at Bancolombia, where he held the positions of Vice President of Business Origination, Senior Manager, and Manager of Corporate Finance in Investment Banking, as well as President of Valores Bancolombia.

 

He has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets offerings, fundraising for investment funds, and project structuring and financing.

JUAN ESTEBAN CALLE

CEO of Grupo Argos S.A.

Start Date as a Member of the Board of Directors:

  • April 1, 2026

 

Education

  • Bachelor of Business Administration from EAFIT University, MBA with a concentration in Finance and Economics from the University of Chicago, and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) from the CFA Institute.

 

Experience

  • He currently serves as Chairman of Grupo Argos.
  • While serving as President of Cementos Argos, he drove operational efficiencies that increased the EBITDA margin by more than 600 basis points and executed strategic transactions such as the asset combination between Argos and Summit Materials in the United States and its subsequent divestiture—transactions that generated more than COP 7.3 trillion in profits for Grupo Argos.
  • Throughout his career, he has held positions such as President of Empresas Públicas de Medellín, Senior Investment Banking Associate at Chase Manhattan Bank in New York, Secretary of Finance for the Department of Antioquia, and Director of Foreign Investment at the Proexport Office.

 

Key Competencies

  • His track record as president of public utilities and industrial companies, combined with his experience in the public sector and international finance, is relevant to defining and overseeing growth strategy, risk management, and business sustainability.

 

Board Committees

Talent and Compensation Committee

 

Board Member of:

  • He is currently the legal representative of Grupo Argos and a member of the boards of directors of Cementos Argos, Celsia, Odinsa, Fundación Grupo Argos, Argos Panama, Argos Honduras, and Argos Dominicana.