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Banregio appoints Guillermo Estrada Attolini to strengthen growth plans
Banregio appointed Guillermo Estrada Attolini as its new chief executive on November 3, replacing Héctor Cantú Reyes.
The bank is part of Regional, whose chief executive, Manuel Rivero, said the change is meant to support its growth plans.
Estrada Attolini brings commercial and digital banking experience from 37 years at BBVA México, where he held several roles, including leading commercial banking.
Banregio plans to expand in places where it already operates, especially Mexico City and Guadalajara.
The bank aims to reach 350 branches in the medium term, opening 10 to 15 offices a year.
Rivero said the bank expects credit demand to rise as interest rates fall.
Regional reported third-quarter profit of 1.676 billion pesos, up 10% from the same period in 2025, while its loan portfolio grew 10% year over year.
Guillermo Estrada Attolini became Banregio’s chief executive on November 3, replacing Héctor Cantú Reyes.
Regional chief executive Manuel Rivero said the appointment is intended to strengthen Banregio’s growth plans and commercial business.
Estrada Attolini joined from BBVA México, where he had worked for 37 years and held commercial banking leadership roles.
Banregio plans to expand in markets including Mexico City and Guadalajara and aims to reach 350 branches in the medium term.
Rivero said the bank expects credit demand to increase as interest rates fall.
- Who
- Guillermo Estrada Attolini became Banregio’s chief executive, replacing Héctor Cantú Reyes.
- What
- Banregio appointed Estrada Attolini to strengthen its growth plans and commercial business.
- When
- He took up the role on November 3; the article was published on November 10, 2026.
- Where
- Banregio is focusing on markets including Mexico City and Guadalajara.
- Why
- Regional chief executive Manuel Rivero said the bank sought a commercially focused leader with experience in transformation and digitalization.
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Estrada Attolini held the role of director general of commercial banking at BBVA México until this month.
Regional reported third-quarter net income of 1,676 million pesos, up 10% from the same period in 2025.
Estrada Attolini took over as Banregio’s chief executive.
El Economista published Rivero’s comments about the leadership change and the bank’s growth plans.
- Appointment date
- November 3, 2026
- Previous employer
- BBVA México
- Experience
- 37 years at BBVA México
- Branch target
- 350 in the medium term
- New offices
- 10 to 15 per year
- Third-quarter 2026 net income
- 1,676 million pesos
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What people are saying
that could in some way strengthen everything we have in our geographic growth plan, and above all drive the commercial side, which is really one of the bank’s main strengths
We are very happy with what he brings
We have already had considerable success, but clearly there is a lot to do