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Mercantil Bank Appoints Gabriel Urdaneta As CEO, Thomas Ita As CFO and COO

PRIVATEAug 08, 2024•almost 2 years ago

Position

Chief Operating Officer

Company

Mercantil Bank

Thomas Ita
ZurichFinancial ServicesFinanceLendingBanking

Description

Mercantil Bank has appointed Gabriel Urdaneta as its new CEO and Thomas Ita as the chief financial officer and chief operating officer, following the departure of Sandra Righetti, the longstanding COO. The bank has also announced plans to open a foreign representative office.

Company Information

Company

Mercantil Bank

Location

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

About

Mercantil Bank is a Zurich-based bank providing financial services to its clients. It is known for its commitment to delivering quality banking solutions.

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