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It was Eduardo González Correas’ turn to break the news. As head of Market Relations at BBVA, he gave a communication to CNV, MAE and Byma entitled “Organizational changes at Banco BBVA Argentina SA.”
This newspaper had already reported that there was going to be a change in the leadership of one of the large foreign banks in the system.
The Spanish of BBVA They usually give early retirements when their top executives are close to retirement age. Ten days ago Martín Zarich turned 60 years old.
The Board of Directors, in its meeting after the shareholders’ meeting, accepted its resignation submitted to the position of General Manager, for personal reasons, starting May 1, 2024.
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Jorge Bledel was appointed to replace him. ad-referndum of approval by the Central Bank.
Likewise, the replacement of Gustavo Fernndez, Director of Talent and Culture, by Vanesa Bories.
Bledel is the new country manager of BBVA in Argentina, replacing Zarich who leaves his role after nine years. Jorge Bledel joined the BBVA Group more than 20 years agowhere he has held different positions of responsibility.
In Argentina it was responsible for innovation and business models, as well as business development. Until now, he was responsible for Openpay, a startup acquired in 2017 by BBVA and responsible for the Client Solutions in South America.
Key piece
From this position, it has been a key piece in the continuous drive of digital transformation of the different banks in South America and the growth of sustainable business.
Bledel assumes this new role at BBVA Argentinathe third private investment and resources bank in the country that has a structure of 243 branches and more than 6,000 employees and provides its services to more than four million active clients.
“We thank Martín for his valuable contribution during these years to the growth and transformation of BBVA in Argentina and we wish Jorge Bledel the greatest success in his new responsibilities,” said Jorge Senz-Azcnaga, director of Country Monitoring at BBVA.
