Popular Inc. appoints Velasco as Head of U.S. Ops, Chinea to CX role effective July 1

POPULAR, INC.

Israel Velasco appointed EVP and Head of U.S. Operations of Popular Bank, effective July 1, 2026, succeeding Manuel A. Chinea.
Manuel A. Chinea named Chief Experience and Administration Services Officer, overseeing Customer Experience, HR, Real Estate, and Marketing.
Eduardo J. Negrón, Chief Administration Officer, will retire on June 30, 2026, after 26 years at Popular.
Chinea had led U.S. operations for 13 years; Velasco led Florida operations for 21 years.
Changes support Popular's new strategic framework to improve financial performance and customer experience.

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