Sergio Lew is an executive who played a key and responsible role in Santander’s credit markets in the United States and is now set to assume the role of CEO of Santander Río as soon as regulatory authorizations are granted.
Who is Sergio Lew?
This executive is currently a prominent figure. He holds a Master’s degree in Finance from UCEMA and is a Certified Public Accountant graduated from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA). He served as Head of Credit Markets in New York and was Global Head of Capital Markets at Banco Santander in Madrid for two consecutive years. He also served as Senior Manager of Treasury at Santander Río from 2003 to 2007.
Sergio Lew at Santander Río
The company stated that its main objective in appointing Sergio Lew as the new CEO is to drive digital transformation and position itself as a leader in the sector. Since 1996, Lew has held numerous roles at the bank, and his career has been extensive in banking, risk analysis, capital markets, and treasury.
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Before joining Santander Río, Sergio Lew worked for seven years as a risk analyst at BBVA Francés. In his current role, he is responsible for managing a portfolio of 3.6 million clients, including SMEs, institutions, and companies, plus 1,300 corporate firms, traditional and digital channels, and a network of 482 branches.
Lew will be operating under considerable banking, financial, and economic pressure, widely acknowledged by the media. In Argentina, Santander Río is a prestigious institution serving thousands of important companies. The executive is recognized for his capabilities to lead as the new CEO of Santander and to manage a cautious and extensive client base in the coming years.