Institutional // History
ADEBA’s main commitment as an association representing the Argentine banks is to take risks along with those who take risks for the country, seeking to transform credit into one of the most important tools to strengthen economic growth, and to fight the scourge of unemployment and poverty.
Presidents of ADEBA
Dr. Javier Bolzico takes office as President of ADEBA.
In office from April 24, 2018 to the present.
Mr. Jorge Brito Jr. takes office as President of ADEBA.
Institution: Banco Macro
Period: April 27, 2017– April 24, 2018
Daniel Llambías (CPA) takes office as President.
Institution: Banco Galicia
Period: April 25, 2016 – April 27, 2017
Mr. Jorge H. Brito takes office as President.
Institution: Banco Macro
Period: April 8, 2003 – April 25, 2016
From June 1999 and up to beginning of 2003, the banks established in the country joined together and formed an association. In April 2003, ADEBA was refounded on the initiative of some Argentine banks, with the same goals pursued by the original association, that is, to promote development and represent the interests of domestic banks.
Lic. Eduardo J. Escasany takes office as President.
Institution: Banco Galicia y Buenos Aires.
Period: November 26, 1993 – May 27, 1999
Mr. Roque Maccarone takes office as President.
Institution: Banco Río de la Plata
Period: December 1, 1982 – November 26, 1993
Mr. Federico J. L. Zorraquín takes office as President.
Institution: Banco Comercial del Norte
Period: May 1980 – December 1, 1982
Dr. Narciso E. Ocampo takes office as President.
Institution: Banco Ganadero Argentino
Period: December 16, 1974 – May 1980
Dr. Hernán L. Ayerza takes office as President.
Institution: Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires
Period: March 7, 1973 – December 16, 1974
The first president of ADEBA was Dr. Eduardo Escasany, President of Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires, who held his position from March 2, 1972 until his death on March 7, 1973.