Alfredo Sáenz Abad

Alfredo Sáenz Abad ( born November 21, 1942 in Getxo ) is a Spanish manager.

Life

Sáenz studied at the University of Valladolid law and at the Universidad de Deusto in Bilbao economics. After graduating he worked from 1965 to 1980 as Executive Manager for the company Tubacex SA active. From 1981 to 1993, Sáenz CEO and chairman of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya. From 1983 to 1988 he sat on the board of the Bank of Catalonia. He moved in 1994 to Banco Santander, where he was CEO from 2002 to 2013. In April 2013 Saenz stepped down as CEO.

From 1965 to 1984 he lectured at the Universidad de Deusto.

Condemnation

In 2011, the Supreme Court of Spain spoke against Sáenz from a three-month professional ban as a banker. He was convicted of false charges against alleged debtors of Banesto. Santander announced appeal against the decision, and Sáenz could then continue its work.