🧾 What This Document Is

This is a 6-K filing, which is like a "news flash" that foreign companies must submit to the U.S. SEC to announce major events. In this case, Ecopetrol is announcing a change in its top leadership. Think of it as an official press release that investors can trust.

🏢 What The Company Does

👉 In simple terms, Ecopetrol is Colombia's national oil and gas giant. It's the largest company in the country and a major energy player across the Americas. It doesn't just drill for oil; it also transports, refines, and sells gas, and even has businesses in power transmission and highways through its ownership of a company called ISA.

👔 The Leadership Change

The big news is that the company's President, Mr. Ricardo Roa Barragán, is taking a temporary leave.

• He first uses his vacation from April 7 to May 27, 2026.
• He then takes unpaid leave for 30 calendar days, starting May 28, 2026. The Board approved this request according to company rules. This means the company's top job will have a temporary stand-in for about two months.

🔄 Who's Taking Over

The Board has appointed Mr. Juan Carlos Hurtado Parra as Acting President while Mr. Roa is away.

• His Current Role: He is the Executive Vice President of Hydrocarbons and is officially the first alternate to the President.
• His Experience: He's an electrical engineer with an MBA, has 28 years in the energy sector, and has held key executive roles at Ecopetrol and at a gas transportation company. He knows the company and the industry inside out.

⚙️ Impact on Operations

👉 The company states it will continue to operate normally under its current corporate strategy. This suggests the transition is planned and orderly. Investors might watch to see if any strategic decisions are delayed, but the message is "business as usual" during this short period.

🔎 Why This Matters to Investors

Even a temporary CEO change is significant news. It creates a small period of uncertainty at the very top of Colombia's most important company. However, the clear succession plan—appointing a seasoned insider who is the official alternate—is designed to ensure stability and continuity. The market will be watching Mr. Hurtado's brief tenure closely.

🧠 The Analogy

This is like the captain of a massive cargo ship announcing a short shore leave. The First Mate, who has been at the captain's side for years and knows every inch of the ship, steps in to keep everything running on course until the captain returns.

🧩 Final Takeaway

Ecopetrol's President is taking a two-month temporary leave, and a highly experienced executive insider is stepping in as Acting President. The key message is that this planned transition is meant to ensure the company continues its operations without interruption.

Contact: Investor Relations Office: [email protected] Head of Corporate Communications (Colombia): Marcela Ulloa, [email protected]