Juan Carlos Pinzón: Former Colombian Minister of Defense

The world needs strong leaders. Leaders who know their unique talents and use them to solve humanity’s toughest challenges. Leading With Strengths is Gallup’s global study of change-making leaders. Through in-depth interviews, we uncover the decisions, mindsets and strengths that define exceptional leadership across industries and cultures. Juan Carlos Pinzón twice served as Colombia’s ambassador to the U.S., helping commemorate 200 years of diplomatic relations. From 2011 to 2015, he was Colombia’s youngest Minister of Defense, following earlier roles as Chief of Staff to the President, Vice Minister of Defense, and advisor at the World Bank, along with senior positions in banking and finance. Juan Carlos Pinzón is a visiting professor at Princeton University. Discover more at www.gallup.com/leading-with-strengths