“Para Yara esta es la planta propia más grande y moderna de su tipo en la región, con capacidad de almacenamiento de 66.000 toneladas de fertilizantes a granel y 15.000 toneladas de almacenamiento para productos en bolsas, además de un sistema de mezclas con capacidad de 200 toneladas por hora”.
Edith González, directora de Supply Chain Latinoamérica.

“Expanding our presence in Colombia enables us to deliver more CX services in both English and Spanish. Establishing roots in the city of Cali strengthens our workforce and provides greater options for our clients, enhancing the impact of the interactions we have built and delivered to our customers for over 20 years”. — Brian Delaney, President Costumer Experience – EMEA

“TaskUs is expanding its operations with the opening of a second office in Cali, creating new employment opportunities for bilingual professionals in the city.” — Luis Barreto, Vice President of TaskUs for LATAM.

“We chose Cali to expand our operations at Foundever because it is a city renowned and distinguished for its human quality and cultural diversity. The attitude, warmth, and commitment of the people of Cali embody our core values and our 'People First' philosophy.” — Caisa Simplina, Senior Business Unit Director.

“The Telecenter – DirecTV operation in Cali has become a benchmark for the industry in Latin America, standing out for the excellence of the service provided to clients and ensuring that the user experience meets the highest international quality standards.”
— Katherine Vergez, Customer Care Director.

“At OXXO, we believe in Cali’s potential as a driver of economic growth and social development. By opening our doors here, we are not only creating jobs but also strengthening local commerce, fostering community development, and providing opportunities for more people in Cali to pursue professional growth. Our mission is to be a great neighbor and a key ally in the city’s progress and development—driving the economy from the ground up, empowering its communities, and supporting the talent of its people.” — Andrés Morales, OXXO Colombia Manager.

“Technology is the new language through which companies and consumers communicate. Today, we have already hired more than 40 people in Cali, and one of our greatest satisfactions is that many of those who were previously working in Bogotá and Medellín are originally from Cali and are now returning to their city. Looking ahead, we plan to hire 2,000 people in Colombia, with 300 of those positions based in Cali.”
— Andrés Giolito, Colombia Country Manager.

“The talent in Cali has exceeded our expectations. We have found skilled professionals eager to learn, with a positive attitude and strong problem-solving abilities. We are very pleased with the professional quality we have discovered in this city. While we had resources in Bogotá and Medellín, we chose to establish operations in Cali as a way to contribute to the development of talent in the technology industry. Here, we found excellent universities, a thriving business environment, and an emerging technology sector that we could help nurture and grow.”— Luis Carlos Chaves, COO.

“Public and private entities, together with academic institutions, are collaborating to strengthen the IT sector in the region. They are encouraging young people to pursue studies related to computer science and English, which directly contributes to raising the quality and competitiveness of professionals. Universities and academic institutes are adapting their curricula in line with the requirements of the private sector”.
— Sebastián Miranda – Mexico Country Manager.

“Since our arrival in the country in 2019, building strong relationships with universities and investment organizations has been vital. Their support has enabled us to position ourselves as one of the leading digital solutions companies in Colombia and across the region.”— Qubika

“At Unilever, we contribute to the development of our region and the growth of the country. Choosing to be here, surrounded by Colombian talent, has been a great decision. The Palmira Hub is one of Unilever’s main production centers in Latin America, with 51 production lines and the capacity to manufacture more than 900 product references. These products reach 16 countries across South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. The strategic location of Valle del Cauca is essential to strengthening our export capacity."
— Alonso Lagrenade, Unilever Palmira Plant Director.

"The merger brings together the best of both companies—financial consistency, operational strength, and deep knowledge of the glass consumer products market—to increase production and deliver higher-quality products in a competitive and efficient manner."
— Eron Martins, CFO

“We have achieved a 30% growth in exports. Colombia is a key hub for our operations. From the Cauca Free Trade Zone, we export to 15 countries including Paraguay, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the United States. We have a strong presence in the supermarket channel and also serve the institutional channel with specialized cleaning products. We are working with 70 SMEs that serve as local suppliers. Additionally, we export plastic raw material that has been 100% recovered.”
— Antonio Caicedo, Country Manager.

“We are proud to announce the launch of this new plant that will recycle amber PET bottles, built with world-class cutting-edge technology and supported by our key suppliers. We continue to pave the way toward meeting growing sustainability ambitions, establishing a circular economy process that positively impacts recyclers, transporters, compactors, and processors.”
Alexander Álvarez, General Manager.

“The acquisition consolidates our presence in the region and supports our internationalization strategy, as we continue to grow and reinvest in the business through innovation and mergers and acquisitions.”
Marco Billi, International CEO.

“Our first flagship project, called “Water for All”, involves planting more than 40,000 trees in the upper area of Cali, positively impacting seven neighboring municipalities to recover and restore the watershed. As a company dedicated to producing medicines, water is vital to our mission.".
Hernán Darío Betancur, General Director & Cluster Head.

“What we are implementing is an enhancement in the technological process, specifically in the final stage of electrolyte filling and battery charging. We will use less energy, optimize resource utilization, and therefore generate a positive impact on the environment.”.
Óscar Ospina, Marketing y Strategy Manager for the Andean Region.

“The acquisition of Centelsa is fully aligned with the Group’s strategic ambition to become a Pure Electrification Player, while reinforcing Nexans’ commitment to electrify the world. This world-class operation, iconic in South America, expands Nexans’ capacity to serve renewable energy projects in the Andean region and enhances its capabilities in building and energy distribution. This combination will be the cornerstone for scaling our world-class solutions and developing a unique premium brand.".
Christopher Guérin, General Director.

"The announcement of our investment strategy for the next three years has only one meaning: we believe in Colombia and its development potential. ".
Laurent Freixe, Americas CEO.

“Colombia is a strategic point on the map and has therefore been chosen by Hero as the epicenter of its expansion in the Americas.”
Pawan Munjal, Hero MotoCorp CEO.

“Valle del Cauca is an ideal region for agriculture in the country, perhaps one of the areas with the best conditions—both geographically, due to its strategic location, and in terms of infrastructure, with strong road networks, air and land transportation, as well as reliable services. These advantages make it a highly suitable and attractive zone for agriculture and were the reason behind the decision to establish this center 45 years ago. The site is now also being considered for future Bayer projects.”
Ana Isabel Jaramillo, Public Affairs Manager.

"We are pleased to announce this news. It is a source of pride for us to expand our operations in the country, thereby reaffirming our commitment to Colombia. This plant will serve as an important regional production hub. We look forward to further growth and expansion of our operations, continuing to generate development, employment, and innovation for Valle del Cauca and for Colombia."
Álvaro Mazo, country manager.

"As investors, we are very pleased to be in Valle del Cauca. We believe it is the strategic region for our future growth in Colombia. "
Claudia Cardozo, Corporate Affairs Manager.

"We take great pride in the fact that the construction was carried out predominantly with local labor, as part of our commitment to promoting and driving the economic and social development of Valle del Cauca."
Nuno Sereno, Colombia CEO.

"We planned to begin operations in mid-2019, with the goal of harvesting the first crop in 2020. Regarding the workforce, our objective is for 80% of employees to be women, consistent with our flower farms in Africa. In addition, we intend to establish a daycare center so that mothers who are heads of household can leave their children there and be able to work."
Bas Vloet, Director.

“For Yara, this is the largest and most modern proprietary plant of its kind in the region, with a storage capacity of 66,000 tons of bulk fertilizers and 15,000 tons of bagged products, in addition to a blending system with a capacity of 200 tons per hour.”.
Edith González, LATAM Supply Chain Director.