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First Movers: Felipe Botero

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Channel: The Aspen Institute · 2015 · News & Politics

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Established in 2009 by the Business and Society Program, the First Movers Fellowship is designed for exceptional business innovators who are integrating profitability and social value in their companies. The Fellowship meets a growing need for values-based business leaders who understand the interdependency of business success and the long-term health of society. Listed below are the 2009 Fellows, the inaugural class of First Movers.

Felipe Botero, Vice President of Technology and Operations, MetLife Insurance. Felipe has been with MetLife for over 20 years, starting as a computer programmer and working on many different assignments throughout the company. In 2003, Felipe was made officer in charge of the MetLife Mexico IT operations. During 2005, he led the Global Program Management Office in the integration of the Travelers Life and Annuity acquisition from Citigroup. Since February of 2006, he has been part of the Retirement Strategies Group, which is responsible for developing and implementing business strategies to capitalize on the emerging retirement market opportunity. Throughout his time at MetLife, Felipe has been involved with diversity in various capacities and is currently the co-chair of his group in the Diversity Committee. As an industry professional, he volunteers his time with the International Labor Organization, helping further the development of the microinsurance industry, which aims to provide affordable financial products and services to the poor in countries around the globe. Felipe attained a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Queens College and a Master's of Science degree in Systems Engineering from New York Polytechnic University. In 2000, he returned to school and received an MBA in Finance from New York University. Felipe has been married to Marcela for 25 years; together, they have four adult children and recently adopted two young children.

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