PANAMA
CITY, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Banco
Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. ("Bladex" or the "Bank")
announced today that, after 34 years of a successful career at
Bladex, Ana Graciela de Mendez,
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has decided
to step down from her position, effective April 2025. Mrs. Mendez will continue to work
closely with Bladex in the coming months to ensure an orderly and
smooth transition of her duties to incoming EVP and CFO Annette van
Hoorde.
"We're grateful for Ana
Graciela's commitment and exceptional contributions, which
have been instrumental to the growth and success of Bladex over the
decades. Her leadership and tireless work have left an indelible
mark on our organization", said Jorge
Salas, Chief Executive Officer of Bladex.
"After an extensive worldwide search with a top executive search
firm to find a successor, where both internal and external
candidates were evaluated, I'm pleased to announce that Annette van
Hoorde, who currently serves as Senior Vice President of Funding
and Asset-Liability Management of the Bank, has been selected to
assume the role of CFO of Bladex." Mr. Salas added.
Mrs. Mendez said, "I'm thankful for having had the opportunity
to contribute to the growth of Bladex and to work alongside such
talented and dedicated colleagues. I also want to express my full
support for Annette in her new position. Annette is a brilliant
dedicated professional, who I fully trust to take on the role and
continue building on the foundations we have worked on over the
years. I know that she, along with the entire team, will take
Bladex to a new level."
About Annette van Hoorde
Annette van Hoorde joined Bladex in August 2005, having served in different
capacities throughout the years. In 2010, she became a member of
the Treasury team as Assistant Vice President and was promoted to
Senior Vice President of Funding and Asset-Liability Management of
the Bank's Treasury and Capital Markets Department in January of
2019.
Mrs. van Hoorde holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in
Industrial and Systems Engineering from Viginia Tech and has
acquired vast experience in the financial sector, having previously
worked at other leading financial institutions.
About Bladex
Bladex, a multinational bank originally established by the
central banks of Latin American and Caribbean countries, began operations in 1979
to promote foreign trade and economic integration in the Region.
The Bank, headquartered in Panama,
also has offices in Argentina,
Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, the United
States of America, and a Representative License in
Peru, supporting the regional
expansion and servicing of its customer base, which includes
financial institutions and corporations.
Bladex has been listed on the NYSE in the United States of America (NYSE: BLX),
since 1992, and its shareholders include central banks and
state-owned banks and entities representing 23 Latin American
countries, commercial banks and financial institutions, and
institutional and retail investors through its public listing.
For further information on Bladex, please access its website at
www.bladex.com or contact:
Carlos Daniel Raad – Chief
Investor Relations Officer
E-mail address: craad@bladex.com / ir@bladex.com. Tel.: (+507)
366-4925 ext. 7925
Head Office Address: Torre V, Business Park, Ave. La Rotonda, Urb.
Costa del Este, Panama, Republic
of Panama
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SOURCE Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A.
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