Jaime Pumarejo Heins is a Colombian entrepreneur and public leader recognized for transforming cities through innovation and strategic investment. As Mayor of Barranquilla (2020–2023), he led one of Latin America’s most successful urban transformations, integrating climate resilience, mobility, and inclusive growth into a single development vision. Under his leadership, Barranquilla became a regional benchmark for green infrastructure, fiscal responsibility, and public–private collaboration.A former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Pumarejo has focused his career on building bridges between government, business, and citizens to accelerate sustainable growth. His approach—grounded in data, trust, and long-term planning—has influenced policy agendas across Latin America.Today, he combines public experience with entrepreneurial vision as Editor-in-Chief of Portafolio, Colombia’s leading business and economics newspaper, where he champions pragmatic debates on competitiveness, innovation, and the green economy.