At BBVA in Switzerland, our strength lies in our people. 140 colleagues, 18 nationalities, blending the warmth and empathy of our Spanish roots with Swiss precision and trust. Diversity is our power. From young professionals starting their careers to seasoned colleagues with decades of experience, everyone contributes with authenticity, energy, and wisdom. We celebrate life together—births, weddings, and shared passions like football—while learning from each other every day. Here, careers are built, but so are friendships, families, and life projects. In a world accelerated by technology and AI, we still believe in people, closeness, and teamwork. Our true competitive advantage? Feeling like a family beyond the work❤️
Reaching 99% wasn’t a single decision. It was thousands of them. The decision to sign renewable energy contracts in Spain, Mexico, Turkey, and Argentina. To install solar panels at our own facilities in six countries. To set an internal carbon price so that every trip, expense, and action reflects a real cost. The decisions of teams that, building by building, achieved environmental certification for 62% of our global footprint—surpassing the 45% target. And of course, the decisions of each person who, since 2019, quietly reduced consumption by 22% in electricity, 36% in water, 44% in paper, and 33% in net waste per employee. The result: in 2025, 99% of the electricity we consumed globally came from renewable sources. The remaining 1% already has a target: 2030. Because even with a solid foundation, we don’t settle. “Now we take one more step, raising our ambition to continue reducing consumption and emissions across our entire real estate network,” says Alberto Agustín Quereda, Head of Real Estate and Services at BBVA.
If we spend much of our day at work… being who you are should also be possible there. At BBVA, we have worked for years to make this possible, building a culture where each person can grow from authenticity, without leaving any part of themselves at the door—not their sexual and affective identity either. Today, this effort has been recognised: we are among the European companies most committed to LGBTIQ+ inclusion in the first European Pride Business Network WISE LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Awards, alongside other European companies and role models. Key measures include: 🏳️🌈 Equality agreements and anti-harassment protocols 🔄 Protocols supporting gender transition at work 📚 Inclusive language and new family guides 🤝 Be Yourself, our LGBTIQ+ employee and allies group, active in Spain, Europe, Mexico and South America As Carlos Pérez Beruete, Head of Culture and Engagement, says: “We see inclusion as a shared responsibility and a lever to build more diverse, empathetic teams.” Our colleagues Alicia García-Raboso and Javier Conejero collected the award at an event organised by EPBN and the Pride Business Forum in Czechia, where companies and associations discussed the progress and challenges of LGBTIQ+ inclusion in Europe. Because if diversity makes us better, we can only keep moving forward. #LifeAtBBVA
BBVA has appointed David Conde as Country Manager of BBVA Switzerland. Conde joined the bank 30 years ago and, until now, was Head of the retail and high-value client segments at BBVA Spain. This appointment is subject to the corresponding regulatory approvals. During his career at BBVA, David Conde has held various positions of responsibility in the retail banking area, including Head of management frameworks, Commercial Director, and Regional Director. In his new role, David Conde succeeds Alfonso Gómez, who is bringing to a close a long and successful career of more than 31 years at the BBVA Group. With more than 50 years of history and 130 employees, BBVA Switzerland is a benchmark in international private banking, with a client-centric business model and technology as a key element in addressing the transformation currently taking place in the financial industry. Jaime Lázaro, Head of BBVA Asset Management and Global Wealth, said: “We thank Alfonso for all the work he has done to drive and strengthen BBVA’s business in Switzerland, and we wish David every success in this new chapter.”
There’s something powerful about taking a moment to pause ☕️, reflect and make sense of the journey. When it all clicks, you start to see the role each of us plays in shaping BBVA’s purpose and identity. 🧩 It’s not just how things look or sound, but a shared mindset we bring to life. At BBVA en Suiza, this took shape through a series of sessions on #brand and personal branding that brought these ideas closer to our day-to-day. A real pleasure to have Müjde Öztürk, Pablo Morán López, Concha de Anta and Monica Abad from BBVA with us. Thank you for the energy and inspiration you shared. #GoFurther
Some moments reflect years of work, and this is one of them. 🏆 At BBVA in Switzerland, we are proud to have been recognised at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2026 as “Switzerland’s Best for Digital Assets”. Behind this recognition there is a clear vision, strong commitment and a team driven by rigor, innovation and long-term thinking. We keep building! #EMAwards #EMPrivateBanking
✨ Digital excellence is a team effort, and it pays off! We are incredibly proud that BBVA en Suiza has been named #DigitalSolution of the Year at the Private Banking & Wealth Management Switzerland Awards in Zurich. This marks the third consecutive year we have received this honor, validating our commitment to private banking built on trust, clarity, and innovation. Big thanks to Arena International Events Group for a fantastic night for our industry.
In Spanish, there’s a beautiful distinction between “Ser” (to be) and “Estar” (to be present). It’s a reminder that #empathy is about, genuinely: listening, trusting, guiding, explaining, delegating, inspiring, sharing, or simply being there, for others. This week at BBVA in Switzerland we all stepped away from our desks to join the workshop "Connecting from empathy: The power of authentic conversations”. We were fortunate to be guided by Sandra Díaz Leonardo and Monica Perez-Zorrilla Subirats, who challenged us to reflect on what it truly means to have authentic conversations: listening to understand, showing genuine interest, and embracing hashtag#emotions as valuable information about ourselves and those around us 🤝 A huge thank you to Sandra and Mónica from Escuela Europea de Coaching, for your energy, insight and inspiration. And also thanks to BBVA for making emotional wellbeing a real priority in our culture.
