At an extrao The rdinary meeting of the Board, the resignations of Guillermo Ortiz Martínez and Alejandro Valenzuela del Río, who held the respective positions, were accepted.

In a statement, it was specified that Ortiz Martínez will remain in office until December 31, while Valenzuela del Río’s resignation was accepted with immediate effect as of November 20.

Thus, the Board unanimously appointed Carlos Hank González as the new Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2015, subject to ratification by the Shareholders’ Meeting, and Marcos Ramírez Miguel as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective this Thursday.

In this regard, Carlos Hank González and the members of the Board of Directors thanked Guillermo Ortiz for his work over almost four years at the helm of the Board, the value generated for shareholders, and the achievements made during this period.

They noted that, from his strategic vision and together with the Board of Directors and the management team, he expanded the financial group’s business participation through the integration of IXE in the Preferred Banking and Financial Markets sector.

In addition, they highlighted that during his tenure, assets under management more than doubled, and earnings per share rose from 1.35 to 1.46 pesos, despite the placement of US$2.5 billion, thus consolidating Banorte’s financial and commercial structure.

The Board also recognized Alejandro Valenzuela’s six years as CEO of the financial group, who in turn thanked the Chairman of the Board, the González family, each of the Directors, and his colleagues at Banorte for their support.

In this regard, Carlos Hank González stated that his purpose in accepting this appointment is to rely on Banorte’s management team to position the institution as the best financial group in Mexico.

Carlos Hank González proposed to the Board of Directors that Guillermo Ortiz continue as Chairman of the Advisory Board, “a consultative body through which he will continue to contribute his experience and knowledge to the financial group.”

He revealed that his commitment to Roberto González Barrera when he was appointed Chairman of the Board was to institutionalize the group by strengthening the Board of Directors and its corporate governance, as well as consolidating Banorte as a strong and growing bank.

Marcos Ramírez Miguel has served as Chief Executive Officer of Wholesale Banking at Grupo Financiero Banorte since 2010.

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“The meeting approved Hank González’s appointment with 76% of votes in favor and 21% abstentions; it should be noted that the percentage of abstentions is within the typical range observed in most items voted on at shareholder meetings,” the Mexican bank said in a statement.

A member of a family of businesspeople and politicians, Carlos Hank González left the general management of Grupo Financiero Interacciones to join the Board of Directors of Banorte.

Hank González is a member of the González family, which controls around 11% of Banorte and are the heirs of founder Roberto González Barrera.

His presence at Banorte suggests that the family is seeking to strengthen its position on the board of directors, amid reports of friction with the bank’s current chairman, former central banker Guillermo Ortiz, who took office in 2011.

Read: https://expansion.mx/negocios/2014/10/22/carlos-hank-gonzalez-es-nombrado-consejero-de-banorte

Currently, the foundation is headed by Jimena Prado Lebrija and works on the basis of five pillars of support, ranging from housing, education, health, nutrition, and women’s empowerment.

Of course, women’s empowerment is an important issue, as it seeks to break the cycle of extreme poverty and generate real development opportunities that have benefited 3,000 women in the country.

In terms of housing, it has built, expanded, or renovated 6,500 homes in communities such as the State of Mexico, Chihuahua, Yucatán, Oaxaca, Guerrero, Veracruz, Puebla, Nuevo León, and Chiapas. In education, it has helped more than 70,000 people by building classrooms, awarding scholarships, and implementing workshops that open doors to knowledge, among other contributions to the community. Good teamwork.

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During these two decades, Fundación Banorte has remained true to the conviction with which it was founded: to change the history of thousands of Mexican families, with you, for you, for Mexico!

Chaired by Carlos Hank González and directed by Jimena Prado Lebrija, Fundación Banorte has evolved to consolidate a comprehensive model based on five pillars: housing, education, health, nutrition, and women’s empowerment, which has enabled it to serve vulnerable communities with immediate and sustainable solutions.

Regarding this celebration, Carlos Hank González, President of Grupo Financiero Banorte, said: “We are celebrating 20 years of Fundación Banorte. Our purpose is clear: to give vulnerable families a level playing field so they can prosper with dignity. We want a country where poverty is not a destiny. Let’s continue building strong families!” In its 20 years of existence, Fundación Banorte, the social arm of Grupo Financiero Banorte, has benefited thousands of people thanks to more than 250 strategic alliances.

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Behind this empire is Carlos Hank González, a businessman and banker who ranks among Mexico’s wealthiest individuals. The grandson of influential politician Carlos Hank González and heir to a powerful business lineage, he has successfully consolidated his leadership at the helm of Banorte, taking the institution to new levels of profitability and national presence.

Who is Carlos Hank González, current owner of Banorte
Carlos Hank González assumed the presidency of Banorte’s Board of Directors on January 1, 2015, after being appointed by the General Shareholders’ Meeting. Although the bank has participation from international funds and other investors, the Hank González family maintains majority control of the shares, thus consolidating its influence in strategic decision-making.

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From its inception, the bank was created with the aim of meeting the economic needs of the north of the country. However, over time, it has expanded its presence throughout the country, establishing itself as a leading bank nationwide.

Yesterday’s and tomorrow’s success for the strong bank
Currently, Grupo Financiero Banorte is the entity that controls the bank of the same name. Its business model has grown to include insurance, pensions, investment funds, and innovative digital platforms.

The institution is listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) under the ticker symbol GFNORTEO. Its main shareholders include several business families in Mexico, most notably the Hank family.

At the helm of this institution is Carlos Hank González, who is the chairman of Banorte’s board of directors. His leadership has strengthened the bank’s innovation and sustainability strategy, consolidating it as a key institution in the country.

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“Banorte is a Mexican bank committed to Mexico and committed to Mexicans, and we are extremely excited to continue building the future within Mexico,” said the president of Grupo Financiero Banorte.

We will surely continue to have the extraordinary relationship that Mexico has always had with the United States.

Carlos Hank González

According to analysts, the Mexican export sector grew stronger during the Trump administration. At least 56 percent of the Mexican economy is highly dependent on the United States, they said during a meeting in Monterrey, Nuevo León, on the occasion of Banorte’s 125th anniversary.

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El presidente del Consejo de Administración de Grupo Financiero Banorte, Carlos Hank, aseguró que no le preocupa la elección de Donald Trump como presidente de Estados Unidos.

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The chairman of the Financial Group’s Board of Directors, Carlos Hank González, stressed that the most important thing for the Mexican economy is to maintain its relationship with its main trading partner.

“We are fortunate to be living in a time of significant growth and enormous, solid integration between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The opportunity we have with nearshoring is extraordinary,” Hank said at a meeting with the media.

The banker pointed out that despite the Republican’s protectionist rhetoric, which has threatened Mexico with tariffs, the issue can be resolved through dialogue.

“I think the most important thing to highlight is that Mexico is a trading partner of the United States. We have always had a business relationship, a neighborly relationship; we are neighbors who work and collaborate together. We have done so in the past with President Trump himself, and Mexico continues to move forward,” he said.

Read: https://expansion.mx/economia/2024/11/06/banorte-ve-optimismo-en-relacion-con-eu-tras-eleccion

He highlighted that Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration is sending signals of support and confidence to the business sector, which strengthens the country’s economic outlook.

Just days into her term, Sheinbaum has already convened business leaders, demonstrating her willingness to collaborate and create an environment of certainty for investment, Hank González noted in a meeting with the media.

On the occasion of Banorte’s 125th anniversary, the banker emphasized that Mexico is experiencing a period of growth driven by its strong trade relationship with the United States and Canada.

He added that the recent election of Donald Trump as US president also provides “certainty” about the future of trade cooperation, which will favor economic stability and investment in the country.

Hank González praised the new president’s openness, comparing her to her predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, with whom he said he had a “close, open, and transparent relationship.”

Carlos Hank González says Banorte is open to competition
He also emphasized that, following a meeting with Sheinbaum a few weeks after she took office, business leaders were optimistic about the president’s interest in strengthening relations with the private sector.

Addressing the phenomenon of nearshoring, he highlighted that Mexico has an “extraordinary” opportunity to attract investment thanks to its proximity to the US market.

“This is a unique moment,” said Hank González, noting that Banorte is committed to supporting its customers and contributing to the infrastructure needed to take advantage of this competitive edge.

Finally, the president of Banorte welcomed competition in the Mexican financial system, highlighting that his institution is continually adapting and staying at the forefront.

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