San Juan, Puerto Rico – September 26, 2024 – Popular, Inc. (Nasdaq: BPOP), today announced that Betina Castellví, Executive Vice President and Chief Security Officer has been named by American Banker as one of The Most Powerful Women to Watch in 2024. For 22 years, American Banker's The Most Powerful Women in Banking™ rankings have been celebrating top-performing senior executives.
Betina leads all cybersecurity, enterprise fraud and data privacy areas, managing the associated risk for Popular, Inc., Puerto Rico’s leading financial institution that includes operations in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the mainland US. She has been with the organization for 28 years and has served in her current role since 2018. Betina and her team ensure that cyber security, fraud prevention, and data privacy measures are integrated into the Bank’s processes from the very beginning, as channels, payments, and digital initiatives evolve to cater to the changing demands of customers and regulatory expectations.
“Betina’s recognition reflects the tremendous contributions she has made to Popular,” said Ignacio Alvarez, Chief Executive Officer of Popular, Inc. “She is a true collaborator, leading front- and back-office teams that help deliver on our purpose of putting people at the center of progress, all while championing for women empowerment and giving back to her community.”
“I am thrilled to receive this prestigious recognition from American Banker and join the company of such incredible women in finance,” said Betina Castellví. “As an industry, we have made significant progress in championing women, but our work is not yet done. We must continue to pave the way for future generations by providing more and better career opportunities for women."
The Most Powerful Women in Banking™ honorees will be recognized at a gala taking place on October 24, 2024, in New York City.
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About Popular, Inc.
Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPOP) is the leading financial institution by both assets and deposits in Puerto Rico and ranks among the top 50 U.S. bank holding companies by assets. Founded in 1893, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, Popular’s principal subsidiary, provides retail, mortgage and commercial banking services in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Popular also offers in Puerto Rico auto and equipment leasing and financing, investment banking, broker-dealer and insurance services through specialized subsidiaries. In the mainland United States, Popular provides retail, mortgage and commercial banking services through its New York-chartered banking subsidiary, Popular Bank, which has branches located in New York, New Jersey and Florida.
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Contacts:
Natacha Vale
natacha.vale@popular.com
(787) 553-6681
Raúl Alzaga
Raul.alzaga@popular.com
(787) 217-8522