Awards and recognitions
Gloria Ortiz, CEO of Bankinter, included in the Forbes list of the 100 best CEOs in Spain
Forbes magazine has published its list of the 100 best CEOs in Spain (2025), recognizing the country’s most influential executives. The ranking highlights their ability to lead in a complex environment marked by shifts in the monetary cycle, the energy transition, digitalization, and the impact of artificial intelligence.
To compile the list, Forbes selected more than 180 companies with revenues exceeding €500 million and, after evaluating their management teams, presented the top 100 executives in alphabetical order.
Bankinter, the Spanish company with the highest brand value growth in the last year, according to BrandZ
In the 2026 edition of the BrandZ ranking by Kantar, Bankinter recorded a 107% increase in its brand value, the highest growth across the entire ranking. It ranks 22nd, up two positions from the previous edition and reaching its highest position ever.
Gloria Ortiz receives the ICADE Association Award for a Consolidated Career
Bankinter’s CEO, Gloria Ortiz, has been recognized with the ICADE Association Award for a Consolidated Career, in acknowledgment of a professional trajectory marked by responsible leadership, continuous learning, and ethical commitment. The ICADE Association Awards honor each year the careers, professional achievements, and social impact of alumni who stand out for their leadership and dedication, and who embody the academic and ethical values of the institution.
Bankinter earns the Top Employers 2026 certification, recognizing it as a leading company to work for
Bankinter has been awarded the Top Employers Spain 2026 certification, placing it among the 25 best companies to work for in the country. This achievement reflects the bank’s commitment to its professionals and its ongoing efforts to promote initiatives that enhance the employee experience. Since 2007, Bankinter has held this prestigious certification, reinforcing its dedication to creating high quality work environments focused on well being and talent development.
Bankinter in Merco Talent’s Top 30 as one of the best companies to work for in Spain
Bankinter has been recognized in the latest edition of Merco Talent, ranking in the Top 30 of the best companies in Spain for attracting, retaining, and developing talent. This study is based on an independent methodology that combines the opinions of professionals, human resources experts, and executives, along with the analysis of multiple objective indicators. This comprehensive approach provides a solid assessment of organizations’ ability to create attractive, sustainable work environments focused on professional growth.
Forbes Best Reputation 2026
Bankinter has been included in the Forbes Best Reputation list, a recognition that highlights companies with the strongest reputation and corporate values in the Spanish business landscape. The ranking analyzes companies from different sectors operating in Spain and evaluates factors such as strategic coherence, transparency, innovation, social impact, and the ability to build trust among customers, employees, and other stakeholders.