
President of Banesco USA in Puerto Rico receives Banker of the Year Zenit Award
San Juan, Puerto Rico (June 16, 2025) – Maritza Abadía, President of Banesco USA in Puerto Rico, received the Banker of the Year Zenit Award during the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce Convention last week.
During her 12-year tenure at the helm of Banesco in Puerto Rico, Maritza has played a pivotal role in the institution’s remarkable strategic growth within the island’s commercial banking sector, growing the local operation by venturing into new business segments while exceeding customer satisfaction levels. She is a seasoned banker, with more than 30 years of trajectory serving the Puerto Rico market, who has a deep understanding of the banking and business landscape on the island.
“We are fortunate to have a professional of the caliber of Maritza Abadía, who has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and an unwavering commitment to her team, the bank’s clients and the economic development of the island. It was precisely because of her extraordinary achievements that in 2024 we announced her appointment as president of Banesco USA in Puerto Rico”, expressed Calixto García-Vélez, President and Chief Executive Officer of Banesco USA.
Currently, she is the only female to hold the presidency of a bank in the island.
“I am grateful to the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce for this recognition, which I accept with great humility but with the satisfaction of being part of an industry that has a direct impact on the socioeconomic development of Puerto Rico. Banesco USA maintains a strong commitment to strengthening the business and professional sectors and takes pride in being their financial partner”, added Maritza Abadía, President of Banesco USA in Puerto Rico.
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About Banesco USA
Founded in 2006 and based in Miami, Banesco USA is an independent Florida state-chartered bank with $4.75 billion in assets as of March 31, 2025, with six financial centers between South Florida and Puerto Rico, a Loan Production and Deposit Production Office in Palm Beach County, and a dedicated team in Broward 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 serves 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.