Banco Santander México, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero Santander México announced that Octaviano Couttolenc Mestre has been appointed as Deputy General Director of Corporate and Investment Banking, reporting to Héctor Grisi Checa, subject to corresponding regulatory authorizations. Mr. Couttolenc has more than 20 years of experience in several functions in corporate and investment banking, performing different roles in both Spain and Mexico. He joined the Corporate and Investment Banking segment of the Bank in 2007, most recently serving as Executive Director of Global Finance – Mexico. He holds a degree in industrial engineering from Universidad Iberoamericana and holds an MBA from the University of Texas.