Chief Future Officer
at
Conexus Minerals SAS
With over 12 years of experience in coal and energy industry management and advisory roles, Byron has a rich background spanning the private sector and government. He played a key role at Minas La Aurora, the largest mining company in Norte de Santander, Colombia, overseeing 9 mines and the production of thermal and metallurgical coal. Byron served as the Secretary of Mines in the region, responsible for its mining sector, which includes phosphorus coke and coking coal. Following this, he worked as the Commercial Manager for Carbomax de Colombia, handling exports of coke and thermal coal. Currently, Byron operates a company connecting producers with the market, specializing in low phosphorus coke and coking coal exports. In addition to his industry expertise, Byron is a University Professor, covering subjects like SCM, CRM, sales, forecast, finance, HR, projects, and the manufacturing industry. His knowledge extends to coal markets in Central America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia, fostering strong connections with thermal, steel, and cement plants. Byron excels in strategic planning, leadership in action plans, shipping operations, trade rules, customs regulations (Incoterms), and possesses skills in systems management, including programming, cloud, data analysis, business intelligence, and IT tools.