Overview
- CriteriaCaixa appointed José María Méndez as chief executive after the foundation, its sole owner, first named him a director for a four‑year term.
- The board overhaul brings in three independent directors effective April 1: Xavier Brossa, Nuria Chinchilla and Julia Salaverria.
- The new trio replaces José Antonio Asiáin, Marcos Contreras and Jean Louis Chaussade, who step down after 12 years on the board.
- The leadership lineup from April 1 lists Isidro Fainé as chair, Francisco Reynés and Javier Godó as vice chairs, and Méndez as CEO.
- The company also reported €2.325 billion in profit for last year, lifted by one‑off gains linked to Naturgy, the Saba sale and listed equity disposals.