About

Avianca Holdings, a subsidiary of Synergy Group, is currently the second largest airline holding in Latin America by revenue and fleet size, serving more than 100 destinations in 26 countries. Elisa Murgas De Moreno joined Avianca in 1986 and was appointed general secretary in 2000. Murgas De Moreno, a former lawyer at the Colombian Ministry of Welfare and Social Protection, is known as one of the most powerful general counsel in Colombia. Over three decades with Avianca she has been involved in a series of high-level strategic initiatives and commands widespread respect for her contribution to Avianca’s growth. The airline operator has caught the attention of international bidders recently, with major US and Chinese airlines among those reported to be interested in a tie-up.