John Alexander Acevedo Gaitán
About John Alexander Acevedo Gaitán
John Alexander Acevedo Gaitán serves as the Business Operation Manager for North Cone at American Tower, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in financial analysis, risk management, and project delivery, having held various roles in reputable organizations throughout his career.
Current Role at American Tower
John Alexander Acevedo Gaitán serves as the Business Operation Manager for the North Cone region at American Tower. He has held this position since 2020, operating from Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing business operations and ensuring efficient management of resources within the organization.
Previous Experience at American Tower
Prior to his current role, Acevedo Gaitán worked at American Tower from 2015 to 2020. He initially served as Jefe de Soporte a Servicios for one year before transitioning to Gerente Entrega de Proyectos y Servicios. During his four years in this latter position, he managed an annual investment budget of USD 16 million for projects in Colombia and Costa Rica and led significant initiatives that contributed to company revenue.
Education and Specializations
Acevedo Gaitán has a strong educational background in finance and risk management. He studied at Universidad de Los Andes, where he completed a specialization in Gestión de Riesgos y Control de Instituciones Financieras from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he attended Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá for a specialized program in Integral Risk Management in 2012 and participated in the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit in 2014.
Financial Analysis and Risk Management Experience
Before joining American Tower, Acevedo Gaitán gained valuable experience in financial analysis and risk management. He worked at Value and Risk Rating S.A. as an Analisis Financiero y Calificación de Riesgo from 2010 to 2012. He also held positions at Banco de Bogotá and Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá, focusing on credit analysis and risk management. His efforts led to a 20% average cost savings per project through financial efficiencies.
Contributions to the Financial Sector
In addition to his roles in various organizations, Acevedo Gaitán contributed to the financial sector by participating in the creation of a derivatives manual for the Bolsa de Colombia while at Universidad Externado de Colombia in 2008. His work has focused on enhancing financial practices and addressing challenges within the industry.