Jorge Gonzalez

Jorge González Navarro is the Consejero delegado (CEO) of Retailco, a company created by Banco Santander to repurpose and manage its closed bank branches across Spain.12 Here are some key details about his background and role:

Professional Experience

Jorge González Navarro, born in Valencia in 1981, has an extensive career in finance and real estate:

• Current Role: CEO of Retailco since its inception about two years ago1
• Previous Experience:
  • Worked at General Electric for 12 years
  • Joined Intu group in 2016, eventually becoming its General Director in Spain1

Education

• Degree in Business Administration from the University of Valencia
• European Management degree from the University of Westminster1

Achievements at Retailco

Under González's leadership, Retailco has:

• Managed a portfolio of nearly 800 commercial properties
• Closed over 300 lease agreements and 114 sales in about two years1

Business Approach

González's strategy at Retailco involves:

• Understanding social and demographic changes affecting retail spaces
• Repurposing former bank branches into various businesses such as neighborhood supermarkets, aesthetic clinics, or street-level housing
• Adapting to market needs in different cities and regions across Spain1

Future Outlook

González aims to:

• Achieve an occupancy rate of over 90% for Retailco's portfolio
• Reach "cruising speed" for the project within 3-4 years
• Potentially explore partnerships or collaborations with third parties in the future1

Jorge González Navarro's LinkedIn profile confirms his role as Consejero delegado at Retailco, which is part of Banco Santander.23