Pablo Garnica Echevarría (1876-1959)

Pablo Garnica Echevarria. The Great Banker is a fascinating account of the life and work of one of Spain's most prominent business leaders. The work tells the story of Pablo Garnica marked by historical events that marked Spain in the first half of the 20th century. It begins with the legal family background of the protagonist and how he began his career by joining the State Lawyers Corps, which led him to hold different positions in the Administration. At the same time, he delves into his political career, between 1902 and 1923, a time when he was elected deputy for the Liberal Party, with two brief ministerial terms. In addition, the text covers his career at Banco Español de Crédito (Banesto), where he was chief executive from 1923 until his death in 1959, a period in which the entity achieved leadership in the information sector. national bank. In parallel with his management as a banker, the biography includes his leading role on the boards of directors of large companies where Banesto participated.