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Juan Carlos Escotet
Chairman of Abanca
Built from zero
Founder of Banesco in Venezuela, later buyer of Abanca in Spain. Source· Checked 23 Sept 2026
Founder and chairman of the Galician bank Abanca and fifth in the Forbes Espana 2025 ranking.
Last updated: 20 Sept 2026 · Source
Key figures
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| Metric | Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated net worth (press estimate) | 2025 | 6,200 M EUR | Forbes Espana, Los 100 espanoles mas ricos 2025 |
Companies
- Abanca · Founder and chairman
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Corporate network
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