About
Manolo Sanchez served as Chairman and CEO of BBVA Compass, where he expanded the subsidiary from 2,000 to 10,000 employees and grew assets from $3 billion to $100 billion through six bank acquisitions and $40 billion in organic growth, establishing it as a top 20 U.S. commercial bank by deposits. During his tenure, he implemented a client-centric business model, pioneered mobile and online banking services that earned Model Bank of the Year recognition from Celent, and oversaw a migration to a new core banking system. He currently serves on the board of Affirm and previously represented BBVA on national and international forums while supporting digital marketing initiatives across sports, cultural, and arts sponsorships in the Sunbelt region.
Experience
- AffirmBoard Membercurrent2023 — present
- Fannie MaeBoard Of Directorscurrent2018 — present
- Rice Business - Jones Graduate School of BusinessAdjunct Professorcurrent2018 — presentGreater Houston
- Stewart TitleBoard of Directorscurrent2019 — present
- NomadBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentSão Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- SecuritizeAdvisory Board Membercurrent2019 — present
- Adelante Ventures LLCChief Executive Officercurrent2018 — presentHouston, TX
- MPOWER FinancingDirector Board Of Directors2021 — 2026
- BECUBoard Member2021 — 2026
- BanCoppelBoard of Directors2019 — 2021México, Mexico
- OnDeckBoard Of Directors2018 — 2020Greater New York City Area
- BBVA CompassChairman, President & CEO2008 — 2017Houston, Texas Area
- BBVA CompassSenior Executive Vice President Community Banking2008Houston, Texas Area
- BBVA CompassPresident Laredo National Bank2005 — 2008
- American Bankers AssociationBoard Of Directors2015 — 2017Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Institute of International BankersBoard Of Trustees2015 — 2017Greater New York City Area
- Simple FinanceBoard Of Directors2014 — 2017Portland, Oregon Area
- Financial Services RoundtableDirector Board Of Directors2011 — 2014Washington D.C. Metro Area
- BBVA BancomerChief Risk Officer2002 — 2005Mexico City Area, Mexico
- Presidente Hoteles & SuitesBoard Of Directors2004 — 2005Mexico City Area, Mexico
Education
- Yale UniversityBA, Economics
- The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)MSc, International Relations
- College of EuropeMA, Economics
Skills & more
Banking19Risk Management1Financial AnalysisCreditLoansCredit AnalysisCommercial BankingNon-profit BoardsMobile Payments1E-payments1Community OutreachCultural Diversity
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Investment BankingFinanceDigital InnovationMergers & AcquisitionsTalent ManagementRegional DevelopmentLeadershipManagementStrategic PlanningDiversity & InclusionLanguages Arabic · English · French · German · Spanish
From Manolo's professional profile.
Colleagues at Mercury Fund
Adrian Barwinski
General Partner at Mercury Fund
Adrian Fortino
General Partner at Mercury Fund
Adrienne Miller
Investor at Mercury Fund
Aileen Allen
Partner at Mercury Fund
Alex Gras
Principal at Mercury Fund
Andreas Galliker
Chief Financial Officer at Mercury Fund
Andrew White
Venture Partner at Mercury Fund
Aziz Gilani
Associate at Mercury Fund
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Manolo Sanchez work?
- Manolo Sanchez is Venture Advisor at Mercury Fund.
Same school
Also attended Yale University619
Ann Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateDavid SzeAdvisory Partner at GreylockMichael SeibelPartner Emeritus at Y CombinatorZheela QaiserInvestor at Index VenturesAnthony PhilippakisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Karthik ArdhanareeswaranInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)
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Also attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)940
Lee FixelFounder of AdditionPat GradyPartner at Sequoia CapitalNeil MehtaCo-founder & Managing Partner at GreenoaksCyriac ParisotInvestor at Index VenturesSofia DolfeInvestor at Index VenturesJonas VetterleInvestor at Moonfire Ventures
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Also attended College of Europe6
Alexandre de SelysM&A Counsel, Brussels at VerlinvestChris CoxonChief Communications Officer at AccionMuriel D’AmbrosioPartner, Head of Investor Relations at Parquest CapitalRodrigo SepulvedaManaging Partner at Expon CapitalChris RileyManaging Partner at Vektor PartnersTressia HobeikaFounder at Stepful
Shared employers
Also worked at Rice Business - Jones Graduate School of Business7
Aziz GilaniAssociate at Mercury FundKevin SimmonsGeneral Partner at LoftyInc CapitalNancy ZakhourVenture Partner at ASCENT ENERGY VENTURESSamantha LewisPartner at Mercury FundMark PoagCo-Founder and General Partner at Fitz Gate VenturesFarzad SoleimaniPartner at 1984 Ventures Management, Llc
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