THE -U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS HONORED TO PRESENT

JOSEP OLIU Chairman

WITH THE

2 018 BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR Award JOSEP OLIU CHAIRMAN OF BANCO

LEADING ’S HISTORY

Josep Oliu has been the Chairman of Banco Sabadell since 1999.

He holds a PhD. in Economics from the University of Minnesota and he is a tenured Professor of Economic Theory at the University of Oviedo. Prior to joining Banco Sabadell, Oliu was General Planning Director at the Spanish National Institute of Industry.

Currently, he is Chairman of Exea Empresarial and a Representative Director of Exea in Puig. Previously, he was a member of the International Advisory Council of Zurich Insurance Company, and between 2007-2016 he was Chairman of the Foundation for Studies in Applied Economics (FEDEA).

Josep Oliu joined Banco Sabadell in 1986 as General Secretary to develop the new strategy of the . In 1991 he became a member of the Board of Directors, and he was appointed CEO taking over this role from his father, who had run the bank since 1976.

Under Oliu’s leadership as Chairman and CEO, Banco Sabadell has transformed from a regional bank into an international banking group. Since the beginning, Oliu had a clear vision of the future of Banco Sabadell, and strategically planned every step to modernise the bank, combining organic and inorganic growth. Oliu has led the bank’s IPO, successfully completed 17 acquisitions, adapting technologies to the most innovative solutions, whilst maintaining human relationships with customers, and within the bank, recognising them as key to Sabadell’s success.

Today, Banco Sabadell is the fourth largest banking group in Spain and one third of its business comes from abroad, mostly from the United States, the and Mexico. It has a solid reputation among its customers due to its focus on service quality, being ranked number one by both large enterprises and SMEs in Spain. Its customer relationship model is based on a high quality of service, trust, commitment, and closeness to its customers.

Banco Sabadell’s involvement in the U.S. is an example of this successful growth and performance strategy, which was initiated in 1993 with the opening of an international branch. In 2007 Sabadell acquired a retail bank which became Sabadell United Bank in 2010 after merging with Mellon United National Bank. In the following years, further acquisitions in South Florida were carried out and Sabadell United Bank became an important player in the retail banking sector in Florida. In 2017 Banco Sabadell decided to sell its retail bank Sabadell United to IBERIABANK, while maintaining and continuing its corporate banking and international private banking activities through its branch in .

Furthermore, Banco Sabadell has a relevant presence in the United Kingdom with the acquisition of TSB in 2015, and in Mexico with the creation of a new bank from scratch in 2014.

COMMITTED TO CUSTOMERS, OFFERING THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF SERVICE

During his leadership Oliu has enhanced the core values on which Banco Sabadell is based: non-conformism, professionalism, commitment, innovation, transparency, empathy and social responsibility. These are also the values that are embodied and shared by the people he leads.

Based on Oliu’s vision, the future is here, and it is one of constant changes. Anticipating and adapting to these constant changes and foreseeing customers’ needs is the key for a company such as Banco Sabadell to be sustainable and competitive. SPAIN-U.S. MESSAGE from THE CHAIRMAN CHAMBER of COMMERCE

Founded in New York in 1959, the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce fosters the Dear Friends of the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce: economic ties between Spain and the United States and has grown to become one of the leading transatlantic business organizations. The Chamber is a not-for- It is with great pleasure that I welcome all of you to the 2018 Annual Gala of the profit, membership institution that represents the interests of companies that have Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the largest annual gathering of business and established, or are interested in establishing business and commercial relations institutional leaders from the United States and Spain. between these two countries. Our Annual Gala Dinner is the time when we recognize the accomplishments of an The Chamber brings together businesses – ranging from individual entrepreneurs exceptional and influential business leader. The “2018 Business Leader of the Year to large corporations. Our membership includes the most important Spanish Award” will be presented to Josep Oliu, Chairman of Sabadell Bank. companies and very influential American companies, major players in banking, energy, accountancy, law, management/business consultancy, fashion, food and drink, The Chamber will present him with this award in recognition of his vision, drive, and airlines and furnishing. leadership at the helm of Sabadell Bank. Mr. Oliu’s constant quest for change and sustainable growth has turned the organization from a regional bank into one of the We provide our members with access to practical, measurable business expansion biggest in Spain. We also applaud his major contributions towards advancing opportunities by delivering high caliber networking and targeted marketing the firm´s technological capabilities, and his overall commitment to international platforms and events, as well as top-quality business intelligence and regulatory expansion including a significant investment in the United States. advice and influence. The Chamber distills and represents the business views of its members before government in Washington and Madrid. The Chamber is honored to have Josep Oliu accept our yearly recognition as we cannot think of a more deserving leader. It also provides a forum in which Spanish business executives in the United States and American business executives with Spanish interests may identify, discuss and On behalf of my fellow Board members, I thank you for joining us on what will surely pursue common interests and opportunities regarding their activities. be a memorable and exciting evening.

Ambassador Alan D. Solomont (Retired)

Chairman Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce BOARD of DIRECTORS

Chairman Vice Chairman Stefan Jensen Alberto Sanchez Ambassador Alan D. Solomont (Retired) Xavier Ruiz Insurance Centerbridge Partners Tufts University Atlantico Capital Daniel Landaluce Lluis Solé President Vice President UiPath Grupo Rosa Clará Brian C. Dunning Joseph Hill Cohen Tauber Spievack & Wagner BlackRock Maurici Lladó Mark S. Sullivan Sabadell Bank Dorsey & Whitney Vice President (Spain) Treasurer Petra Mateos John Alfonso José Antonio Morán Alfredo Timermans CohnReznick Baker McKenzie Telefónica Internacional Secretary Steven Kahaner Neir Nogueiras Javier Tortuero Juriscribe Newark Motor and Export Corp. Uría Menéndez

Luis Palazzi Ramón Trénor Directors Infrastructure Garrigues

Nacho Abia Aris De Juan Jorge Pena Begoña Vizcaino Martínez Olympus Corporation of the Americas Clear Channel Outdoor Sovena PricewaterhouseCoopers

Marco Antonio Achón Juan Manuel Gabarrón Joseph Perez Santander Bank Gabarron Foundation Goya Foods

Alfonso Álvarez-Pallete Sonia García-Romero KPMG Citi Chairman Emeritus

Antonio Baena Fernando González Ricardo Jove Cuatrecasas Dragados Honorary Presidents Pablo Baroja Jose Ramon Gonzalez Grupo Antolin QBE North America H.E. Richard Duke Buchan III U.S Ambassador of Spain to the United States Patricio Barriga Miguel González Fagor America DowDuPont H.E. Santiago Cabanas Ansorena Ambassador of Spain to the United States Mike Bloom Alfonso Goyeneche Flavor Fragrance Specialties Amrop Seeliger y Conde Honorary Vice Pr esident

Jordi Botifoll Jordi Graells Bruno Fernandez Scrimieri Cisco Systems Fernández & Roche Trade Commissioner of Spain

Diego Crasny Daniel Ilundain Executive Director BBVA Palladium Equity Partners Gemma Cortijo MAYOR of NYC LETTER GOVERNOR of NY STATE LETTER

Dear Friends: Dear Friends:

It is a pleasure to welcome everyone as the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce It is a pleasure to send greetings to everyone gathered for the Annual Gala Dinner hosts its Annual Gala Dinner. of the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

New York is the proud home to residents who hail from every corner of the We recognize that an international chamber of commerce is an invaluable resource map and speak a multitude of languages, and this remarkable diversity is reflected and forum for the worldwide exchange of commercial information and business. in our vibrant business sector. Since its establishment, the Chamber has offered Since 1959, the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce has provided resources and services to facilitate trade and investment between the United States and expertise that promotes free trade between our two countries and, by and Spain, and it organizes events where emerging and established professionals extensioh, enhances the global marketplace. from both countries can share knowledge, learn more about trends in the global marketplace, and build valuable connections that may help them develop their We gratefully acknowledge the unique and integral role that the Spain-U.S. Chamber careers and enterprises. As you gather to advance its important mission, I applaud has had in facilitating economic growth in both Spain and New York for the past the Chamber’s members and supporters for their efforts to foster the economic 59 years. Tonight, you gather to pay tribute to those who further your mission growth of two great nations, empower the next generation of industry leaders, and and I join in congratulating your distinguished honoree ­- Josep Oliu. I commend expand opportunity in the five boroughs and beyond. Together, we will ensure that everyone affiliated with this dynamic and innovative Chamber for their unwavering all New Yorkers can share in the tremendous promise of our great city. commitment to the vitality of the Spanish American business community.

On behalf of the City of New York, congratulations to tonight’s honoree, Josep Oliu. With warmest regards and best wishes for much continued success ahead. Please accept my best wishes for a wonderful evening and continued success. Sincerely, Sincerely,

Andrew M. Cuomo Bill de Blasio Mayor

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