Speaker Bio
Álvaro is the Head of Data (CDAO) for the Commercial Client Solutions, CIB and Sustainability areas at BBVA. In this role, he leads the data transformation agenda for BBVA's wholesale businesses, encompassing the development of foundational capabilities and the execution of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence projects. Álvaro joined BBVA in 2015 and has held positions such as Head of Digital Regulation & Trends, Head of Global Data Strategy, and Head of Data Spain. Prior to BBVA, he was a Partner at Analistas Financieros Internacionales (Afi). Álvaro holds a degree in Telecommunications Engineering from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and an Executive MBA from IESE.