Mariela Poleo

Poleo was named president of the Simón Bolívar Foundation, CITGO Petroleum Corporation’s private foundation, in 2020. At the helm, she implemented a new mission that creates a larger impact supporting vulnerable populations affected by disaster, poverty and conflict. 

Poleo previously served at a major international oil company in multiple roles for 21 years, including leading Finance and Control for Exploration North America and Development and Production Gulf of Mexico and contributing to develop capital projects in Latin America and Africa.

Poleo was recognised as a Global Leader of Influence by the World Affairs Council of Houston in 2023. She holds a Masters in Engineering Management and an Advanced Management Program certificate from IESA Business School. She is a board member of multiple nonprofit boards.