Luis Javier Castro Lachner
Director/Board Member at GRUPO ENERGÍA BOGOTÁ S.A. E.S.P.
Profile
Luis Javier Castro Lachner is the founder and currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer & Partner at Mesoamerica Investments, a company founded in 1998.
He is also currently serving as a Director at EMGESA SA ESP, Productos Naturales de la Sabana SA, Codensa SA ESP, Grupo Energia Bogotá SA ESP, Presto Ibérica SA, Globeleq Mesoamerica Energy SA, Restcafé SAS, Aulas Amigas SAS, Fundación Parque De La Libertad, and is a Member of Group of 50.
In the past, Mr. Castro Lachner held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Mesoamérica from 1998 to 2003.
He has also worked as a Director at Atento SA, Banco de la República, National Planning Department of Colombia, and Fiduprevisora SA. Additionally, he has held positions as an Associate at Bain & Co., Inc., Trustee-at-Large at United Way Worldwide, President of Asociación Bancaria E Entidades Financieras De C, President of Federación Latinoamericana De Bancos, and Manager at Zuma Energía SA de CV.
He is also a Founding Partner at Mesoamerica Fund I L.P.Mr. Castro Lachner completed his undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University and holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
Luis Javier Castro Lachner active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| GRUPO ENERGÍA BOGOTÁ S.A. E.S.P. | Director/Board Member | 2020-01-30 |
Codensa SA ESP
 Codensa SA ESP Electric UtilitiesUtilities Codensa SA ESP engages in the distribution and commercialization of electrical energy. It offers the execution of works, design, and consulting services in electrical engineering. It also provides financing services, subscriptions, and insurance. The company was founded on October 23, 1997 and is headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2020-03-24 |
| Fundación Parque De La Libertad | Director/Board Member | - |
Aulas Amigas SAS
 Aulas Amigas SAS Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Aulas Amigas SAS is a Colombian company with over 12 years of experience in implementing educational innovation projects. The company is based in Medellin, Colombia. The company's focus is not explicitly stated in the provided information. A portion of the description appears to be unrelated to the company's operations, discussing personal fashion accessories and a previous version of the Rolex Explorer 214270. | Director/Board Member | - |
EMGESA SA ESP
 EMGESA SA ESP Electric UtilitiesUtilities EMGESA SA ESP engages in the generation and commercialization of electrical energy. It specializes in the management, operation, and maintenance of twelve hydroelectric and two thermal power plants as well as the generation of electric power from renewable sources. It also provides administrative, operational, and technical management to produce minerals and the exploration and exploitation of mining deposits. The company was founded on October 15, 1980 and is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia. | Director/Board Member | - |
Productos Naturales de la Sabana SA
 Productos Naturales de la Sabana SA Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Productos Naturales de la Sabana SA engages in the production, sale, distribution, and marketing of dairy products. Its products include milk, cream, milk mixes, yogurts, juices, and vegetable drinks. The company was founded by Jorge Cavelier Jiménez and Enrique Cavelier Gaviria in 1959 and is headquartered in Cajicá, Colombia. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Mesoamerica Investments | Chief Executive Officer | - |
| Group of 50 | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Restcafé SAS
 Restcafé SAS RestaurantsConsumer Services Restcafé SAS engages in the operation and management of a chain of restaurants and coffee bars. Its products include coffee, cold beverages, pastries, sandwiches, breakfasts, light meals, main courses, packed coffee beans, and instant packed coffee. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Luis Javier Castro Lachner
| Texas A&M University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Georgetown University | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
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| ATENTO S.A. | Commercial Services |
| GRUPO ENERGÍA BOGOTÁ S.A. E.S.P. | Utilities |
| Private companies | 20 |
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Bain & Co., Inc.
 Bain & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Commercial Services |
EMGESA SA ESP
EMGESA SA ESP Electric UtilitiesUtilities EMGESA SA ESP engages in the generation and commercialization of electrical energy. It specializes in the management, operation, and maintenance of twelve hydroelectric and two thermal power plants as well as the generation of electric power from renewable sources. It also provides administrative, operational, and technical management to produce minerals and the exploration and exploitation of mining deposits. The company was founded on October 15, 1980 and is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia. | Utilities |
| Group of 50 | |
| Banco de la República | Government |
Productos Naturales de la Sabana SA
Productos Naturales de la Sabana SA Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Productos Naturales de la Sabana SA engages in the production, sale, distribution, and marketing of dairy products. Its products include milk, cream, milk mixes, yogurts, juices, and vegetable drinks. The company was founded by Jorge Cavelier Jiménez and Enrique Cavelier Gaviria in 1959 and is headquartered in Cajicá, Colombia. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Codensa SA ESP
Codensa SA ESP Electric UtilitiesUtilities Codensa SA ESP engages in the distribution and commercialization of electrical energy. It offers the execution of works, design, and consulting services in electrical engineering. It also provides financing services, subscriptions, and insurance. The company was founded on October 23, 1997 and is headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia. | Utilities |
Presto Ibérica SA
 Presto Ibérica SA Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Presto Ibérica SA is a Spanish brand that specializes in technologies for safety and water savings, and is a leader in the world of bathroom with a wide range of specific products for each use and with the latest technologies that attend to the safety and protection of people, savings of water and energy, accessibility, and innovative design. The private company is based in Madrid, Spain, and has subsidiaries in Spain. Presto Ibérica SA has developed a new concept where customers can choose different finishes and parts to adapt technically and aesthetically to the installation thanks to custom Presto. The Spanish company works to guarantee water savings in all types of facilities with specialized technologies and solutions capable of also maximizing energy savings. | Producer Manufacturing |
Globeleq Mesoamerica Energy SA
 Globeleq Mesoamerica Energy SA Electric UtilitiesUtilities Globeleq Mesoamerica Energy SA operates wind energy plants. The company develops, constructs, and operates renewable energy projects in Central America and adjacent region. It is headquartered in Escazu, Costa Rica. | Utilities |
| Asociación Bancaria E Entidades Financieras De C | |
| Federación Latinoamericana De Bancos | |
| National Planning Department of Colombia | Government |
Restcafé SAS
Restcafé SAS RestaurantsConsumer Services Restcafé SAS engages in the operation and management of a chain of restaurants and coffee bars. Its products include coffee, cold beverages, pastries, sandwiches, breakfasts, light meals, main courses, packed coffee beans, and instant packed coffee. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia. | Consumer Services |
| Mesoamérica | Finance |
Zuma Energía SA de CV
 Zuma Energía SA de CV Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Zuma Energia SA de CV engages in the development, construction, and operation of power generation projects. Its project includes facilities and infrastructure for solar, wind, and thermal energy production. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. | Utilities |
| Mesoamerica Investments | |
| Mesoamerica Fund I L.P. | |
| Fiduprevisora SA | |
Aulas Amigas SAS
Aulas Amigas SAS Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Aulas Amigas SAS is a Colombian company with over 12 years of experience in implementing educational innovation projects. The company is based in Medellin, Colombia. The company's focus is not explicitly stated in the provided information. A portion of the description appears to be unrelated to the company's operations, discussing personal fashion accessories and a previous version of the Rolex Explorer 214270. | Commercial Services |
| Fundación Parque De La Libertad | |
United Way Worldwide
 United Way Worldwide Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous United Way Worldwide is a non-profit organization, which engages in raising money for charitable causes. It focuses on education, health, and financial stability. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. | Miscellaneous |
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