Nicolas balances gas scheduling with growing the company’s Colombia office, all while fostering a strong corporate culture.
Nicolas Cuesta is a driving force behind CarbonBetter’s success, balancing his dual roles of managing pipeline trading and supporting the growth of the company’s Colombia office. With a focus on finding the perfect harmony between hard work and an engaging corporate culture, Nicolas leads by example, demonstrating the value of continuous improvement and teamwork. Outside the office, he applies the same commitment to his personal life, staying active with CrossFit, delving into finance and economics, and enjoying quality time with his family. Read on to learn more about Nicolas and his journey at CarbonBetter.
Nicolas, what do you love about working at CarbonBetter?
I love the people and the culture. We’ve been doing a great job of finding the perfect balance between working hard and enjoying our time in the office.
What does your day-to-day look like at CarbonBetter?
My mornings are focused on gas scheduling and providing traders with all the information they need to properly trade the pipelines I’m responsible for. In the afternoons, I usually handle issues at the Colombia office, coordinating with managers to assess candidates and grow our presence there.
“I love the people and the culture. We’ve been doing a great job of finding the perfect balance between working hard and enjoying our time in the office.”
Nicolas Cuesta on what he likes about working at CarbonBetter
Do you have any personal or professional goals that you'd like to share?
One of my primary goals is to help the Colombia office grow beyond all forecasts, building a strong team with an exceptional corporate culture and work ethic.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?
Errors are only losses when they are not capitalized on as learnings for the future.
Tell us about your family:
I live with my lovely wife just a few blocks away from my mom's house. We enjoy spending Sundays together and traveling with my nephew, who visits us often.
What are some of your hobbies?
I enjoy doing CrossFit, reading about finance and economics, and having a dry gin and tonic with my friends.
Thanks for sharing, Nicolas! We are so lucky to work alongside you every day. Stay tuned for the next team feature in our Life @ CarbonBetter series.