Héctor Grisi Checa

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Executive director 

Board member since 2023.

Nationality: Mexican. Born in 1966 in Mexico City, Mexico.

Education: Degree in Finance from Universidad Iberoamericana (Mexico City). 

Experience: With more than 35 years in international banking, he is recognized for his leadership in business transformation, operational efficiency, and digital innovation.

Since becoming CEO, Grisi has led Santander through a period of strong performance and strategic modernization. Under his leadership, the Group has strengthened investor confidence, improved its market position, and accelerated its shift toward becoming a simpler, more agile, and digitally integrated financial institution.

Previously, he served as Regional Head for North America, where he oversaw operations in Mexico and the United States, significantly enhancing coordination, profitability, and growth across the region. From 2015 to 2022, he was Executive President and CEO of Santander México, where he drove customer growth, digital adoption, and elevated the bank’s reputation for inclusion and efficiency.

Earlier in his career, Grisi held senior leadership roles at Credit Suisse México, including President and CEO, and was a member of its Global Committee. He began his career in investment banking at Casa de Bolsa Inverlat, Banco Mexicano, and Grupo Financiero Santander Mexicano. He has also served as Vice President of the Mexican Banking Association and on the boards of the Mexican Stock Exchange and Universidad Iberoamericana.

Other positions of note: Mr Grisi is non-executive Chair of Cogrimex, S.A. de C.V.

Positions in other Group companies: Mr Grisi is a non-executive director of Grupo Financiero Santander México, S.A. de C.V. and PagoNxt, S.L.

Membership of board committees: Executive committee and innovation and technology committee.