Ainara Izquierdo Benito

Ainara Izquierdo Benito is an experienced finance professional with a substantial tenure at BBVA in Spain since November 2020, currently serving as the Head of Control and Supervision for Digital Banking in Italy, overseeing finance, reporting, compliance, internal control, and legal matters. Prior experience includes roles at Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria from September 2000 to November 2020, such as CAO for Germany, where responsibilities encompassed operations, internal control, accounting, budgeting, reporting, and human resources. Ainara also held positions in structured finance and investments within the German market, focusing on infrastructure and energy project financing. Academic qualifications include a degree in Finance from Vasteras University, Sweden, and a degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Financing from Universidad del País Vasco.