Andrés is from Columbia. He has served as executive director of Transparency International Colombia since 2017

He has worked for the movement in a number of capacities for the last 20 years.

Andrés also worked as a director for citizen engagement for the chapter and as a senior programme coordinator of the Americas at Transparency International Secretariat.

In his various roles, Andrés has worked with public sector leaders and private sector businesses to promote integrity, transparency and access to information both nationally and internationally.

As the executive director of Transparency International Colombia, he has built the capacity of the chapter by incorporating data technologies, developing the citizen anti-corruption school and strengthening the Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre. Andrés also teaches anti-corruption strategies at Externado University in Colombia.