The Financial & International Business Association (FIBA) announced the composition of its Board of Directors for 2026, bringing together top-level executives from international banking, law firms, compliance, fintech, cross-border payments, and businesses connected to digital assets. The new board reflects the diversity of the global financial ecosystem and the growing intersection between traditional banking and emerging financial service verticals.
The Chair of the 2026 Board will be Pablo Vallejo, General Manager of Banco Pichincha Miami Agency, who will assume leadership of the board as FIBA’s global agenda continues to expand. Vallejo succeeds Mónica Vázquez, who will remain involved as Immediate Past Chair.
“FIBA’s strength comes from the diversity and expertise of the community we bring together,” said David Schwartz, President and CEO of FIBA. “Our board of directors reflects the highest level of industry leadership and reinforces our commitment to providing exceptional education, meaningful networking opportunities, and industry-leading events. Among them is the FIBA Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Conference, one of the Association’s flagship events, which brings together the most respected voices in the industry for professionals navigating today’s evolving financial landscape,” he added.
“As Chair, I am honored to work alongside an exceptional group of professionals who share a deep commitment to excellence and collaboration,” said Pablo Vallejo, Chair of the FIBA Board of Directors 2026 and General Manager of Banco Pichincha Miami Agency. “FIBA has become a trusted platform for the financial community to learn, connect, and lead, and we will continue to elevate the quality of the Association’s education, member experience, and global industry offerings,” he added.
Headquartered in Miami, FIBA has established itself as a key meeting point for the international financial community, with a focus on regulation, compliance, AML, payments, and cross-border banking. Through its annual event agenda and Education Academy, the Association plays an important role in professional development, offering globally recognized certifications in partnership with Florida International University (FIU).
Looking ahead to 2026, FIBA will continue expanding its reach with a community that already includes more than 110 member organizations and over 10,800 certified professionals worldwide.
2026 FIBA Board Leadership:
Pablo Vallejo (Banco Pichincha) — Chair
Mónica Vázquez — Immediate Past Chair
Luis Navas (Insigneo Securities, LLC) — Chair-Elect
Susana Sierra (BH Compliance) — Vice Chair
Guillermo Benites (UDT) — Vice Chair
Harry Cupp (Sunwest Bank) — Vice Chair
Marina Olman (Greenberg Traurig) — Vice Chair
Wayne Shah (Wells Fargo) — Treasurer
Peter Rahaghi (Shutts & Bowen) — General Counsel
Teresa Foxx — Past Chair Representative
New 2026 Board of Directors:
The new board is rounded out by executives from financial institutions, law firms, and financial services companies with a strong regional and international presence:
Amerant — Shalako Weiner
Athena Bitcoin — Carlos Carreño
BANESCO — Norma Sabo
Banco Azteca — Alberto Bringas
Banco de Bogotá — Alfonso Garcia
Banco Popular Dominicano — Edward Baldera
Banco Santander International — Alfredo Aguila
Bradesco — Dulce Galindo
Diaz Reus — Javier Coronado
Facebank — Bernardo Velutini
Helm Bank — Mark Crisp
Holland & Knight — Andy Fernandez
Itaú — Erico Narchi
JPMorgan — Vinicius Furtado
Kaufman Rossin — Heidy Duarte
Republic Bank — Kimberly Erriah-Ali
SunState Bank — Fabricio Macastropa
TD Bank — Alexis Flores
Terrabank — Antonio Uribe
Truist — Luis Arango
U.S. Century Bank — Maricarmen Logrono
Winston & Strawn — Carl Fornaris
A growing association
FIBA emphasizes that the composition of the 2026 board reflects a phase of consolidation and growth, in a context where financial regulation, financial crime prevention, digital payments, and digital assets are gaining importance on the global agenda.
The association will continue to strengthen its role as a leading platform for international banking and compliance, supporting the evolution of the financial system in the United States and Latin America.
