Our People - GeoPark

Our People

Since our Company was created, we have always had a culture of trust that empowers employees to grow and be part of the Company’s success. All our employees hold shares in GeoPark.

Talent Management and Equality, Inclusion, and Diversity (EID)

2024 Performance Highlights

476

Direct employees

100%

of employees are shareholders

36%

of the Executive Team are women

39,9%

of employees are women

40%

of new hires are women

USD 880

Average investment on training per employee

47

Average training hours per employee

100%

of employees have access to health insurance, parental leave, and life insurance

0

Employment discrimination cases

81%

Favorable responses in the Great Place to Work survey

Our Commitment to Equality, Inclusion, and Diversity
Building and promoting diverse teams is a powerful tool that has enabled us to achieve more and go further. Our culture is enriched by the diversity of each country where we operate and the different contributions of the professionals who make up our Company. This commitment is aligned with our Human Rights Policy, which promotes respect, equality, and inclusion for all our stakeholders.
Our Commitment to Equality, Inclusion, and Diversity

EQUALITY

Equality, Inclusion & Diversity Committee

Since 2021, GeoPark has had an Equality, Inclusion and Diversity Committee (EIDC), whose actions, reflections, and policy promotion strengthen the Company’s equitable and inclusive organizational culture. The Committee leads training programs and works to close gaps, contributing to a fairer and more diverse organization for everyone.

Listening, responding and taking action
Alongside its strategic role, the EIDC is one of GeoPark’s internal mechanisms for handling situations related to discrimination or harassment, especially in issues of gender, equality, and inclusion. This Committee works together with the Labor Coexistence Committee, which is responsible for managing cases of workplace harassment, and with the Ethics Hotline, a confidential and external channel to securely and anonymously report behavior that is contrary to our values. These mechanisms strengthen our culture of respect, ensuring a safe and inclusive work environment that reflects who we are as a Company.

COMPOSITION OF THE EIDC

The Equality, Inclusion and Diversity Committee consists of strategic leaders from different key areas of GeoPark, guaranteeing a diverse, multidisciplinary and actionable view throughout the organization:

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CHIEF PEOPLE
OFFICER
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CONNECTIONS
DIRECTOR
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SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER
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NATURE AND NEIGHBORS MANAGER
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ATTRACTION AND DIVERSITY MANAGER

Equipares Program

In 2021, GeoPark became the third oil and gas operator in Colombia to obtain the Silver Award from Equipares, a program promoted by the Colombian Ministry of Labor, with the support of the Presidential Advisory Office for Women’s Equality. We obtained this Certification after achieving a rating of 91% in the audit that validated the successful implementation of our Gender Equality Management System (SGIG).

WORK ENVIRONMENT
A commitment to who we are and how we work
At GeoPark, the work environment and organizational culture are pillars of our work, and reflect how we relate to each other, how we lead, and how we build teams. In 2024 we conducted our second Climate & Culture Survey, in which 94% of employees participated and 85% said that GeoPark is a great place to work. These results bring us together more tightly and drive improvements to grow together.
TALENT
Our hiring is based on purpose, inclusion and meritocracy
Every selection process is an opportunity to strengthen our culture and continue to grow alongside people who share our values. We are firmly committed to meritocracy, equal opportunities and a naturally inclusive approach. From the definition of profiles to the final interview, we apply fair criteria, are unbiased and use tools that guarantee transparent processes aligned with who we are.
Our hiring is based on purpose, inclusion and meritocracy

Processes that reflect Our Culture

The talent we hire shares our way of working and how we put into practice our values and principles.

Meritocracy is the foundation

Inclusive practices throughout the hiring process

Headhunters aligned with our policies

Continuous training

We ensure objective decisions, based on competencies and performance.

From publishing vacancies to interviews, we carefully choose appropriate language and cut out bias.

We require equal opportunities in all outsourced processes.

We train our teams on gender and diversity stereotypes to strengthen fair and inclusive decisions.

Meet Our People Each of us brings a unique experience, diverse interests, and a personal mission that connects to GeoPark’s vision. “Our People” is more than a video series, and is an authentic testament to who we are and why we love what we do. Click through to discover what inspires and drives the people who bring GeoPark to life.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The best way to make Our People part of the Company’s success
At GeoPark we recognize the value of each person with fair, competitive compensation connected to their contribution to the achievement of our objectives, with the best benefits for Our People and their families, and an equity plan meaning that all employees participate in the Company’s success.
GOVERNANCE
Talent with Structure and Strategic Monitoring
GeoPark’s talent management has a clear governance scheme that ensures alignment with corporate strategy. Through its specialized committees, the Board of Directors monitors progress and key results. Management in our People area leads the design and implementation of development, compensation, succession, and leadership programs. In turn, internal committees such as the Equality, Inclusion and Diversity Committee (EIDC) and the Labor Coexistence Committee strengthen our commitment to respectful, inclusive and sustainable work environments.
Talent with Structure and Strategic Monitoring

Governance, follow up and monitoring

Board of Directors/
Board Committees
SPEED Committee
Compensation Committee (CC)
In charge of monitoring the progress, quality and efficiency of talent management and EID at GeoPark
CEO /
Management
Chief People Officer (CPO)
Presents proposals for development, training, succession, leadership, performance, competency-based management, compensation and payroll, welfare, organizational design, and labor relations programs. Ensures the appropriation of GeoPark culture, within the framework of diversity and inclusion practices.
Internal
committees
EID Committee (EIDC)
Created to increase the understanding of our commitment to EID, oversee EID strategy, and support action plans within the Company and among its stakeholders.
Labor Coexistence Committee (LCC)
Receives and processes complaints filed describing situations that may constitute workplace harassment, as well as supporting evidence, and confidentially examines specific cases in which a complaint or claim is made and which could typify conduct or circumstances of workplace harassment.
Management
Compensation and Organizational Design Management / Talent and Culture Management / Attraction and Diversity Management / Close to People Management
  • Design competitive fixed and variable pay compensation schemes, long-term incentives, and benefits in accordance with best practices and the latest market trends.
  • Define the Organizational Design process, including organizational structure, job descriptions and evaluations, as well as the required staff, in accordance with the needs of the organization.
  • Formulate the Talent and Culture strategy, advising leaders and mobilizing the organization in the development of key capabilities to face current and future challenges.
  • Define comprehensive strategies for selection, inclusion and well-being.
Operating Level /
Teams
People Teams
  • Design guides and procedures for recruitment processes.
  • Implement and manage compensation programs.
  • Implement and accompany expatriation, repatriation and location processes.
  • Create development and training programs that ensure that the Company has the necessary skills to meet short, medium and long-term objectives.
  • Manage the succession process and talent mapping.
  • Manage and administer the performance process.
  • Develop wellness activities.
  • Promote initiatives that strengthen behaviors related to the Commitment to Equality, Inclusion, and Diversity (EID).

For more information, see our SPEED/Sustainability Report.