Juan María Nin Génova (born 1953) is a Spanish lawyer and economist who has served as president of the Círculo de Empresarios since 2024.[1] After an early commission as a lieutenant in the Spanish Marine Infantry, he went on to hold senior positions in Spain’s public administration and in the finance and energy sectors. He has also held various directorial roles at the University of Deusto, ESADE, and the Deusto Business School.
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| Born | Juan María Nin Génova 1953 (age 72–73) |
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| Spouse | Alicia Garaizabal |
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| Website | https://www.juanmarianingenova.com/ |
Early life and education
editNin was born in 1953 in Barcelona.
He earned a degree in Law and Economics from the University of Deusto and later completed a master's degree in Law and Politics at the London School of Economics.
Career
editJuan María Nin's professional career has focused on the banking sector. He was formerly involved in bank and savings bank mergers in Spain and held management positions in Spanish listed companies.[2] His executive roles include:
- Executive vice-president and CEO of La Caixa,[3]
- CEO of Banco Sabadell
- Managing director of Banco Santander
- Board member of Société Générale de Banque, serving on its Risk, Remuneration, and US Risk Committees.[4]
He has also been involved in the energy sector and served on the boards of Cepsa, Repsol, and Naturgy among other companies.[5]
In 2024, Nin became chairman of ITP Aero, Itínere Infraestructuras, Mora Banc, Tressis, and the European Advisory Board of Metyis. He also serves as an operating partner of Corsair Capital.[6]
From 1978 to 1980, he served on the ministerial team negotiating Spain’s accession to the European Communities. Since then, he has expressed his support of the European project.[7] A former president of the Spain-US Council Foundation, he is considered an expert on bilateral relations between the two countries.[8] He has been a regular participant in international forums, including meetings of the Bilderberg Group, seminars at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and conferences organized by the analysis firm Greenmantle. In addition to his involvement in these forums, he has authored several books and analytical articles on economics and social science. One of his notable publications, Por un crecimiento racional, analyzes the 2008 financial crisis and has received positive reviews for its assessment of the economic challenges of that period.[9]
In 2013, he received the Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit, and later he was awarded the Grand Cross of Police Merit.[10]
Personal life
editHe is married to Alicia Garaizabal, and they have four children together.[citation needed]
Published books
editIn 2017, Nin's book "Por un crecimiento racional" (Ed. Deusto) was published by Deusto. The book reflected on the economy and finance and proposed a series of political and economic reforms for the future.[11]
References
edit- ↑ González, Amanda Mars; Sérvulo, Jesús (2024-03-24). "Juan María Nin, nuevo presidente del Círculo de Empresarios: "España tiene una oportunidad única en el mundo"". El País (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-01-15.
- ↑ Complete interview ABC(28 October, 2024) Juan María Nin: «Nos preocupa el nivel de educación de las nuevas generaciones»
- ↑ M.Valverde "Juan María Nin, nuevo presidente del Círculo de Empresarios" Expansión (20 March, 24)
- ↑ "Juan María Nin Génova | Consejo de Administración | CaixaBank". 2014-04-27. Archived from the original on 27 April 2014. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
- ↑ DÍAS, CINCO (2023-11-14). "Juan María Nin presidirá el Círculo de Empresarios en sustitución de Pérez-Sala". Cinco Días (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-01-15.
- ↑ "Juan María Nin Génova" Círculo de Empresarios
- ↑ "J. M. Nin endorses the European project at Matins Esade - Esade". www.esade.edu. 2020-01-31. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
- ↑ "Consejo España - USA :: Biografias". 2013-10-16. Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
- ↑ "Las razones de Juan María Nin". www.elperiodico.com (in Spanish). 2017-04-08. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
- ↑ Forbes España (11 May 2021). "Juan María Nin entra en el Consejo Asesor Global de Metys". Retrieved 17 October 2025.
ha recibido la Gran Cruz de la Orden del Mérito Civil y la Gran Cruz del Mérito Policial.
- ↑ "Reformas para un crecimiento racional de la economía española". Fundación Rafael del Pino (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2025-07-16.