Head of Sustainability and Corporate & Investment Banking
BBVA
Since 2023, BBVA Global Head of Sustainability and Corporate Investment Banking (CIB). 2021, Global Head of Sustainability. 2018, CEO BBVA USA. 2015, Global Head of Strategy and M&A. 2010, Managing Director of Strategy and M&A. 2009, Managing Director, Industry Banker, CIB.
Previous professional career: 2005-2008 Director of Investor Relations, Endesa. 2003-2005 Director of Strategy and M&A, Endesa. 2000-2003 CFO and Corporate Development, Buongiorno - MyAlert.
1997-2000 Engagement Manager, McKinsey. 1996 Associate, Bankers Trust. 1993-1995 Business Analyst, McKinsey. 1992-1994 University professor, CEU and Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Education and qualifications: MBA, Columbia Business School (Beta Gamma Sigma). Economics and Business Administration, CUNEF.
With tokenized deposits, stablecoins and on-chain settlement gaining momentum, bank executives must recognize that these developments represent a foundational shift in the industry and decide where best they can play a crucial role in the on-chain ecosystem. Panelists will discuss where on-chain finance creates real strategic advantage, how it integrates with existing balance sheets and regulatory frameworks that are changing, and what banks should—and should not—be investing in now.