The summer fun you have as a teenager can wind up changing your life and take you on the path to becoming a world champion.

When Raymundo Fragoso joined BBVA at the age of 17, he never thought he would get as far as he has. Even further from his mind was that he would win six medals in national athletics championships.

Elisa Acosta has been working at BBVA for more than 10 years and manages the Dolores (Soriano) branch in Uruguay. She loves going on nature walks, a passion that has taught her the importance of working as one team, both inside and outside the bank.

Stephen Hawking was undoubtedly one of the greatest scientists in history. Steven Brown, an employee of BBVA Engineering Spain, was lucky to attend the renowned physicist’s classes at the University of Cambridge, where he learned about much more than physics.

Lourdes Ocotlan -BBVA Mexico- grew up with horses. In addition to practicing charrería, the national sport in Mexico, she shares her passion with children who have psychological problems and helps them improve their lives.

As a child, Niria Garcia dreamed of being a firefighter. When she was old enough to try, she was told she couldn’t. But she pursued her dream anyway. Today, she remembers those who did not believe in her with a smile.

Billy Smith works as Visual Specialist at BBVA Compass and he is always looking for new ways to tell stories. He never thought he’d work at a bank.

If you asked our customers if the image they have of a BBVA branch manager is a biker with a Harley, very few would say yes. Unless, of course, they know Cristián Saavedra.