Mr Grisi will assume the CEO role on 1 January 2023, following a transition period, subject to customary approvals. Mr Álvarez will remain on the board and serve as non-executive vice chair. Mr Grisi joined Santander in 2015 as CEO of Santander Mexico and was appointed head of the Santander group’s North America region in 2019. 

The bank has signed a multi-year partnership agreement with both the League of Legends European Championship (LEC), Liga Latinoamérica (LLA).