BBVA appoints Franco Cinquegrana as country manager in Uruguay
Franco Cinquegrana is BBVA's new country manager in Uruguay, replacing Alberto Charro, who is leaving the BBVA Group after a successful career spanning more than 35 years. This change is subject to obtaining the relevant regulatory approvals.
Franco Cinquegrana joined BBVA more than 15 years ago and has since held a series of senior roles. He has served as director of innovation and business models and of business development, and most recently led Client Solutions in Uruguay. In that role, he helped drive the bank’s digital transformation and growth.
“We thank Alberto for his outstanding contribution to BBVA’s growth and consolidation in Uruguay and wish Franco Cinquegrana every success in his new role,” said Jorge Sáenz-Azcúnaga, BBVA’s Global Head of Country Monitoring.
BBVA in Uruguay is the country’s third-largest private-sector bank by investment and resources. It operates 31 branches, employs more than 500 people and serves more than 300,000 customers. In 2024, the unit contributed €76 million to the BBVA Group’s attributable profit.