Itaú Chile announces changes to the Executive committee of its banking subsidiary in Colombia
Itaú Chile (SSE: ITAUCL) has announced key leadership changes in its Colombian banking subsidiary. Jorge Villa, former Vice President of Corporate Banking, has been appointed as the new CEO effective March 21, 2025, replacing Baruc Saez who served for five years.
Villa, who joined Itaú Colombia in 2011, brings 27 years of financial sector experience and holds degrees from Babson College. The outgoing CEO Saez will remain until May to ensure a smooth transition.
Additionally, Tatiana Uribe, previously Head of Investment Banking, has been promoted to Vice President of Corporate Banking. Uribe, who joined in 2022, has 20 years of financial experience and holds degrees from Universidad Externado de Colombia and Georgetown University.
Itaú Chile (SSE: ITAUCL) ha annunciato importanti cambiamenti nella leadership della sua filiale bancaria colombiana. Jorge Villa, ex Vice Presidente della Banca Corporate, è stato nominato nuovo CEO a partire dal 21 marzo 2025, sostituendo Baruc Saez che ha ricoperto il ruolo per cinque anni.
Villa, che è entrato in Itaú Colombia nel 2011, porta con sé 27 anni di esperienza nel settore finanziario e possiede lauree presso il Babson College. Il CEO uscente Saez rimarrà in carica fino a maggio per garantire una transizione fluida.
Inoltre, Tatiana Uribe, precedentemente Responsabile della Banca d'Investimento, è stata promossa a Vice Presidente della Banca Corporate. Uribe, che si è unita nel 2022, ha 20 anni di esperienza finanziaria e possiede lauree presso l'Universidad Externado de Colombia e la Georgetown University.
Itaú Chile (SSE: ITAUCL) ha anunciado cambios clave en el liderazgo de su subsidiaria bancaria colombiana. Jorge Villa, ex Vicepresidente de Banca Corporativa, ha sido nombrado nuevo CEO a partir del 21 de marzo de 2025, reemplazando a Baruc Saez, quien ocupó el cargo durante cinco años.
Villa, quien se unió a Itaú Colombia en 2011, aporta 27 años de experiencia en el sector financiero y tiene títulos de Babson College. El CEO saliente Saez permanecerá hasta mayo para asegurar una transición fluida.
Además, Tatiana Uribe, anteriormente Jefa de Banca de Inversión, ha sido promovida a Vicepresidenta de Banca Corporativa. Uribe, quien se unió en 2022, cuenta con 20 años de experiencia financiera y tiene títulos de la Universidad Externado de Colombia y de la Universidad de Georgetown.
이타우 칠레 (SSE: ITAUCL)는 콜롬비아 은행 자회사에서 주요 리더십 변화를 발표했습니다. 호르헤 빌라는 기업은행 부사장을 역임한 후 2025년 3월 21일부터 새로운 CEO로 임명되었으며, 5년 동안 재임한 바룩 사에즈를 대체하게 됩니다.
빌라는 2011년에 이타우 콜롬비아에 합류하였으며, 금융 부문에서 27년의 경험을 가지고 있고, 밥슨 대학교에서 학위를 취득했습니다. 퇴임하는 CEO인 사에즈는 원활한 전환을 보장하기 위해 5월까지 남아 있을 것입니다.
또한, 타티아나 우리베는 이전에 투자은행 부서장을 역임하였으며, 기업은행 부사장으로 승진하였습니다. 우리베는 2022년에 입사하였으며, 20년의 금융 경험을 가지고 있고, 콜롬비아 외부 대학교와 조지타운 대학교에서 학위를 취득했습니다.
Itaú Chile (SSE: ITAUCL) a annoncé des changements clés dans la direction de sa filiale bancaire colombienne. Jorge Villa, ancien Vice-Président de la Banque d'Affaires, a été nommé nouveau PDG à compter du 21 mars 2025, remplaçant Baruc Saez, qui a occupé ce poste pendant cinq ans.
Villa, qui a rejoint Itaú Colombie en 2011, apporte 27 ans d'expérience dans le secteur financier et possède des diplômes du Babson College. Le PDG sortant Saez restera jusqu'en mai pour garantir une transition en douceur.
De plus, Tatiana Uribe, précédemment responsable de la Banque d'Investissement, a été promue au poste de Vice-Présidente de la Banque d'Affaires. Uribe, qui a rejoint en 2022, a 20 ans d'expérience financière et possède des diplômes de l'Universidad Externado de Colombia et de l'Université de Georgetown.
Itaú Chile (SSE: ITAUCL) hat wichtige Führungswechsel in seiner kolumbianischen Banktochter angekündigt. Jorge Villa, ehemaliger Vizepräsident für Firmenkunden, wurde zum neuen CEO ernannt, der am 21. März 2025 in Kraft tritt und Baruc Saez ersetzt, der fünf Jahre lang im Amt war.
Villa, der 2011 zu Itaú Kolumbien kam, bringt 27 Jahre Erfahrung im Finanzsektor mit und hat Abschlüsse vom Babson College. Der scheidende CEO Saez wird bis Mai bleiben, um einen reibungslosen Übergang zu gewährleisten.
Darüber hinaus wurde Tatiana Uribe, die zuvor Leiterin des Investment Banking war, zur Vizepräsidentin für Firmenkunden befördert. Uribe, die 2022 eintrat, hat 20 Jahre Erfahrung im Finanzbereich und hat Abschlüsse von der Universidad Externado de Colombia und der Georgetown University.
- Internal promotion demonstrates strong succession planning and talent retention
- Smooth leadership transition period planned until May 2025
- New executives bring substantial industry experience (27 and 20 years respectively)
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SANTIAGO, Chile, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BANCO ITAÚ CHILE (SSE: ITAUCL) Itaú Chile today informs about changes in the Executive committee of its banking subsidiary in Colombia. The Board of Directors of Itaú Colombia has appointed Jorge Villa, former Vice President of Corporate Banking, as the new CEO effective March 21, replacing Baruc Saez, who led the bank for five years. Villa's appointment reflects a fundamental principle of Itaú's corporate culture, meritocracy.
Jorge Villa has over 27 years of experience in the financial sector. He joined Itaú Colombia in 2011. He holds a degree in Economics and Finance from Babson College and an MBA from the same university. Throughout his career at the bank, he has been known for his focus on results, approachability, and leadership skills.
Baruc Saez served as President and CEO of Itaú Colombia for nearly five years. During this period, he achieved significant results in the bank's transformation and consolidation process. He will remain in Colombia until the end of May, working alongside the new president to ensure a smooth and efficient transition.
Tatiana Uribe has been appointed as the new Vice President of Corporate Banking, replacing Jorge Villa. Until yesterday, she was the Head of Investment Banking at Itaú Colombia and will now assume the challenge of strengthening the corporate segment. Uribe has over 20 years of experience in the financial world and joined the bank in 2022, during which time she has stood out for her leadership skills and business knowledge. She holds a degree in Finance and International Relations from the Universidad Externado de Colombia and an MBA from Georgetown University.
With these appointments, Itaú reaffirms its commitment to the sustainable development of Colombia, contributing to the country with the support, solidity, and experience of the largest bank in Latin America by asset size.
Investor Relations – Banco Itaú Chile
IR@itau.cl / ir.itau.cl
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