Adrian Otero
Co-CEO & Co-Chair
Mr. Otero is a senior financial services executive with more than 25 years of experience leading large-scale banking operations across corporate and investment banking, capital markets and consumer financial services.
Most recently, Mr. Otero served as Chief Executive Officer of Scotiabank Mexico, the largest international subsidiary of The Bank of Nova Scotia. In this role, he was responsible for strategic direction, operational execution and financial performance. During his tenure, he oversaw record financial results, improved operational efficiency and strengthened the institution’s client experience.
Prior to joining Scotiabank, Mr. Otero held several senior leadership positions at BBVA Bancomer, including Head of Wholesale Banking and Investment Banking and member of the Executive Committee. He oversaw Corporate Banking, Commercial Banking, Government Coverage, Real Estate and Consumer Finance. Earlier, he served as Head of Corporate and Investment Banking and Head of Client Coverage, managing key corporate relationships and leading sector-focused teams across Energy, Infrastructure, Industrials, Telecommunications, Retail and Mining.
Mr. Otero also has experience originating and structuring equity, debt and syndicated loan transactions, having served as Managing Director for Energy and Infrastructure within BBVA’s Client Coverage group and previously within Capital Markets. Earlier roles at UBS and BBVA Private Bank involved advising high-net-worth clients and developing financial strategies.
Mr. Otero has served on multiple boards, including Chairman of the Board of BBVA Leasing, Board Member of Telefónica Factoring México and Vice Chairman of the Mexican Bankers Association. He currently serves as a Board Member of BanCoppel and Interprotección.
Mr. Otero holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) and an MBA from the European School of Economics in London.
