Banesco USA Announces Antonio Ponte as the Bank’s New Treasurer
MIAMI, FL – September 3rd, 2024 – Banesco USA, a Florida state-chartered bank with $4.17 billion in assets as of June 30, 2024, has announced the appointment of Antonio Ponte as the bank’s new Treasurer. In his role, Antonio is responsible for overseeing the management of the Treasury unit, with a deep focus on balance sheet management, investment strategies, and liquidity risk mitigation.
With a career spanning over 25 years, Antonio brings extensive experience in the banking industry to Banesco USA. Highly analytical and results-focused, Antonio has a proven track record of success in financial management, strategic planning and risk management. As Treasurer, he will lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiencies and improve the bank’s overall profitability.
“We remain bullish towards South Florida’s banking landscape and the appointment of our new treasurer aligns seamlessly with our strategic vision for the bank’s growth,” said Calixto (Cali) Garcia-Velez, President & CEO of Banesco USA. “Antonio’s appointment underscores Banesco’s commitment to providing innovative, relevant, and value-driven solutions to our clients. It further enhances our capacity to service the needs of business owners across South Florida who have chosen to invest long term in the region, from both a corporate and personal standpoint.”
Prior to joining Banesco USA, Antonio served as Corporate Treasurer at Amerant Bank in Miami, where he played a pivotal role in co-leading the Asset and Liability Committee. He holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Emory University and a bachelor’s degree in management from Universidad Metropolitana in Caracas, Venezuela.
Banesco USA offers customized banking solutions and personalized customer service to commercial real estate sectors, businesses, and professional clients. The bank is poised to continue its growth trajectory fueled by its investments in the Commercial & Industrial (C&I), Business and Professional (B&P), International and Commercial Real Estate (CRE) lines of business. The addition of Ponte reinforces the bank’s commitment to its strategic growth plan, and to further enhancing relationships with clients and community partners throughout South Florida and Puerto Rico.
For more information on the bank’s products and services, please visit BanescoUSA.com.
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About Banesco USA
Founded in 2006 and based in Miami, Banesco USA is an independent Florida state-chartered bank with $4.17 billion in assets as of June 30, 2024. The bank has six locations between South Florida and Puerto Rico, and a Loan Production and Deposit Production Office in Palm Beach County. Banesco USA is proud to serve the commercial real estate sector, small and middle-market businesses, as well as professionals who work in the community. The bank services both domestic and international clients as well as operating companies with a suite of products and services delivered with personalized attention to support their financial journeys. For more information, please visit banescousa.com.
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