Bankinter
#2179
Rank
$7B
Marketcap
Spain
Country
Mr. Pedro Guerrero Guerrero (Chairman)
Ms. Maria Dolores Dancausa Trevino (CEO & Exec. Director)
Mr. Alfonso Botin-Sanz de Sautuola y Naveda (Exec. VP of Board)
Summary
History
Bankinter was founded under the name Banco Intercontinental Español in June 1965 as an industrial bank through a joint venture by Banco de Santander and BankAmerica. In 1972 the bank became fully independent of its founders and transformed itself into a commercial bank.
In 1993, the bank embarked up on a growth strategy with Banca Partnet and Red Agencial. In the same year, it became the first digital bank, following the successful introduction of electronic banking. In 2006, the brand was transformed.In 2009, Bankinter purchased 50% of the insurance company Direct Line from The Royal Bank of Scotland.
In September 2015, Bankinter announced the acquisition of Barclays' retail business in Portugal, consisting of 84 offices, and Barclays Life and Pensions, the latter in a joint-venture with Mapfre. The bank paid approximately €100 million for Barclays' Portuguese subsidiary and €37.5 million for the 50% stake in the insurance company.
In May 2019, Bankinter acquired EVO Banco, incorporating its 452,000 clients.
Mission
Vision
Key Team
Ms. María Paramés (Head of Employees, Corp. Communication & Quality)
Mr. Jacobo Diaz Garcia (Chief Financial Officer)
Mr. Iñigo Guerra Azcona (Director Gen. of Investment Banking Area, Head of Legal & Tax Division and Gen. Council)
Ms. Marta Centeno Robles (Director of Corp. Devel., Products & Markets)
Mr. David López Finistrosa (Director of Investor Relations)
Mr. Alfonso Ma Saez (Head of Consumer Fin.)
Mr. Julio Gabriel Zapatero Gaviria (Director Gen. & Chief Risk Officer)
Recognition and Awards
References
Mr. Pedro Guerrero Guerrero (Chairman)
Ms. Maria Dolores Dancausa Trevino (CEO & Exec. Director)
Mr. Alfonso Botin-Sanz de Sautuola y Naveda (Exec. VP of Board)
