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Carlos Hank González

Chairman

Grupo Financiero Banorte

Mexico City, MX

Carlos Hank González

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Carlos Hank González’s Biography

Carlos Hank González is a globally recognized business leader and philanthropist currently serving as Chairman of Grupo Financiero Banorte and the Banorte Foundation.

Grupo Financiero Banorte is the second largest financial group in Mexico and has been recognized as "Best Bank in Mexico" by the The Banker, World Finance and Latin Finance, and as "Leading Company in Corporate Governance in Mexico" and "Leading Company in Sustainability" by prominent international organizations.

Carlos has been honored with the ‘Board Member of Leading Institution in Responsible Investments’ award, as part of the international initiative ALAS20 from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development of BNAmericas and VigeoEiris. He was also recognized as one of the ‘300 Most Influential Leaders in Mexico’ by Líderes Mexicanos and among 'The 100 Most Important Businesspersons in Mexico' by Expansión.

During his tenure at Banorte, Carlos has led the firm’s growth in the swiftly evolving banking landscape, notably in digital banking and ESG initiatives. Notably, he implemented the ‘1, 2, 3 Plan’,... Carlos Hank González is a globally recognized business leader and philanthropist currently serving as Chairman of Grupo Financiero Banorte and the Banorte Foundation.

Grupo Financiero Banorte is the second largest financial group in Mexico and has been recognized as "Best Bank in Mexico" by the The Banker, World Finance and Latin Finance, and as "Leading Company in Corporate Governance in Mexico" and "Leading Company in Sustainability" by prominent international organizations.

Carlos has been honored with the ‘Board Member of Leading Institution in Responsible Investments’ award, as part of the international initiative ALAS20 from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development of BNAmericas and VigeoEiris. He was also recognized as one of the ‘300 Most Influential Leaders in Mexico’ by Líderes Mexicanos and among 'The 100 Most Important Businesspersons in Mexico' by Expansión.

During his tenure at Banorte, Carlos has led the firm’s growth in the swiftly evolving banking landscape, notably in digital banking and ESG initiatives. Notably, he implemented the ‘1, 2, 3 Plan’, a strategy that aims to make the institution the best financial group in a digital world in the Mexican banking system by 2023. On the global stage, Carlos was a founding signatory of the 2019 UN Principles for Responsible Banking and was part of a group of investors committed to the Paris Climate Agreement.

The Banorte Foundation is focused on contributing to the development of Mexican families to improve their quality of life through education, housing, health and nutrition. In addition, with its “We Build Strong Families” and “Adopt a Community” programs, the foundation helps individuals become impactful members of society. It has also worked tirelessly to provide aid during natural disasters and public health crises.

He holds a degree in Business Administration from Universidad Iberoamericana with a specialization in Finance and Stock Exchange Practices. READ MORE VIEW LESS

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Carlos Hank González, Chairman of Grupo Financiero Banorte, receives the Most Honored Company award

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Carlos Hank González’s Background

Grupo Financiero Banorte

Chairman

Nov 2014 - Present

Mexico City, MX

Grupo Financiero Banorte is a Mexican banking and financial services holding company with headquarters in Monterrey and Mexico City. It is one of the four largest commercial banks in Mexico and offers services in credit, mortgages, commercial loans, insurance and more. Carlos served as CEO of Banorte from 2000 to 2014.

Gruma

Vice Chairman

Dec 2012 - Present

Mexico City, MX

Gruma is a global food company with operations in America, Europe and Asia. With 73 plants and a growing presence in more than 110 countries, Gruma is a recognized leader in the production of corn flour, tortillas and wraps, as well as a producer of flatbreads, rice, beans, snacks and other food categories.

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Other Business Interests

SpeakerHub

Speaker

Carlos Hank González speaks on a wide range of topics, including community engagement, business strategy, corporate ethics and transparency, entrepreneurship and more.

Philanthropy

Banorte Foundation

Chairman

Mexico City, MX

Banorte Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping underserved communities and underprivileged people in Mexico and beyond. Its focus is in the areas of education, science, medicine, technology, economic and sustainable development, culture and other causes that lead to meaningful changes and progress in people's lives.

Media

The financial sector's central role in tackling ESG issues in Mexico

Oct 2022

Carlos is mentioned in this report that outlines how the financial sector has taken a leadership role in pursuing voluntary initiatives to bolster anti-corruption efforts and encourage the adoption of ethics codes in the sectors in which it operates. It also discusses the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Banorte named 'Most Honored Company' in Mexico in Institutional Investor Ranking

Honoree

Aug 2022

Mexico City, MX

The prestigious international publication Institutional Investor recognized Grupo Financiero Banorte as the "Most Honored Company" in Mexico in its "Latin America Executive Team" ranking, awarding the bank first place in key industry categories in 2022.

Banorte named to Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index for sixth consecutive year

Mar 2022

New York, NY, USA

Banorte has been named to the latest Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), which recognizes companies’ gender-related practices that help increase the quality of environmental, social and governance data to investors.

Banorte chairman calls on finance to scale up climate ambition

Oct 2021

New York, NY, USA

Speaking at a special International Chamber of Commerce summit aimed at setting high-level private-sector priorities before the COP26 talks begin on Sunday, Carlos Hank González said the "time for debate was over."

Banorte Chairman Carlos Hank González: financial sector plays key role in promoting sustainable programs, fighting climate change

Oct 2021

New York, NY, USA

Carlos Hank González called on the international financial sector to take stronger action against climate change, saying "uncompromising collaboration" is needed to drive sustainable business efforts, support new economic opportunities and protect the planet.

Banorte head pushes for climate change to be priority in lending

Oct 2021

Speaking in advance of COP26, Banorte chairman Carlos Hank González said Mexican banks should give lending priority to companies that have proven sustainability programs to combat climate change.

Banorte joins UN campaign for financial inclusion of refugees in Mexico

May 2022

New York, NY, USA

Grupo Financiero Banorte Chairman Carlos Hank González said today the bank has joined a United Nations' program to provide digital bank account access to refugees in Mexico, opening more employment opportunities as they seek a new life in that country.

Banorte, “Bank of the Year 2020”: The Banker

Dec 2020

Mexico City, MX

The prestigious international publication granted this annual recognition to Banorte for its profitability and results, driven by the work on digitization and personalization of the service.

Carlos Hank Gonzalez

Carlos Hank González, the chairman of Grupo Financiero Banorte, is a renowned leader in the business world and a passionate advocate for his local community. Under his leadership, Grupo Banorte launched the Norte Económico podcast, as part of an effort to move into a digital media age.

Crunchbase | Carlos Hank Gonzalez

Carlos Hank Gonzalez's Crunchbase page includes a range of information and media on him and Grupo Financiero Banorte.

Medium | Carlos Hank Gonzalez

Carlos Hank Gonzalez's Medium page includes a range of media on Carlos and Grupo Financiero Banorte.

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Interviews

‎Banorte is from Mexico, for Mexico and for Mexico: Carlos Hank González‎

Oct 2019

Mexico City, MX

At the Banorte Strategy Forum 2019, titled ‘The Social Challenge of Banking’, Carlos reemphasized his belief that the banking sector, and larger business sector, needs to be committed to social change and the promotion of a social commitment to citizens around the world.

Features

Carlos Hank González, the challenge of making Banorte sustainable

Jan 2022

Mexico City, MX

This Forbes' feature highlights Carlos Hank González's commitment to ESG initiatives and goals. Notably, the feature discusses Carlos' role as a founding signatory of the Principles of Responsible Banking, a UN-led initiative, and Banorte's commitment to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

Pioneering the new era in banking

Dec 2021

London, UK

This feature highlights the significant work Banorte has done in the fields of digital banking and sustainable business. Notably, the feature discusses the bank's role as a founding member of the UN’s Net Zero Banking Alliance.

Awards & Recognition

100 Most Important Businesspersons in Mexico

Honoree

2021

Mexico City, MX

This annual list compiled by Expansión highlights Mexico's leading business leaders and those who are making an impact, not only in the business world, but also socially and philanthropically.

300 Most Influential Leaders in Mexico

Honoree

Mexico City, MX

Every year, the magazine Líderes Mexicanos brings together the 300 most influential personalities in different social and cultural spheres, such as politics, sports, entertainment, business and more. Honorees are innovators, changemakers, business leaders and spokespeople for Mexico.

Speaking Engagements

Banorte Forum

Featured Speaker

2019

Mexico City, MX

The 2019 Banorte Forum was titled “The Social Challenge of Banking.” Carlos led the discussion on Banorte's commitment to community improvement, social and cultural inclusion and economic equality.

Carlos Hank González: ‎How do I see the Mexican companies of the future?‎

Featured Speaker

Nov 2019

Mexico City, MX

At the Expansión Summit 2019, Carlos affirmed his commitment to ensure that companies of the future will have a strong social commitment and a higher purpose.‎

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Press Releases

Banorte wins Google Cloud Customer Award for its digital transformation

Jul 2022

Mexico City, MX

Banorte has received a Google Cloud Financial Services 2021 Customer Award, honoring the bank for its innovative thinking, technical excellence and digital transformation.

Banorte releases first climate recommendations report

May 2022

Mexico City, MX

Banorte, accelerating global sustainability initiatives designed to fight climate change, presented its first climate report, prioritizing the financial institution’s transition to cleaner technologies and business practices.

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Carlos Hank González’s Education

Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México

Bachelor of Business Administration | Bachelor of Management