Spain’s financial services sector goes far beyond traditional banking. It includes payment providers, card issuers, fintech platforms, consumer finance organizations, and regulated financial infrastructure operators. These organizations face intense regulatory scrutiny while supporting high-volume digital services. The security leaders featured below are responsible for protecting sensitive financial data, transaction platforms, and business-critical systems in a constantly evolving threat landscape.
Vicent Escorihuela Ferrer — Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, Diners Club Spain
Vicent Escorihuela Ferrer brings extensive experience leading technology and security transformation across financial and payment-focused organizations. As both Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at Diners Club Spain, he oversees core banking platforms, payment systems, and security governance while aligning technology strategy with board-level objectives. His work focuses on modernizing legacy environments, supporting European expansion, and positioning technology and security as strategic levers for growth, particularly in the B2B payments space.
Daniel Hernando — Security Team Member, Getnet
Daniel Hernando works within the security function at Getnet, supporting coordination between business, technology, and security teams. His focus is on process definition, governance, and risk controls that help ensure secure operations across traditional and cloud environments. His work emphasizes metrics, compliance alignment, and strengthening collaboration between security and business stakeholders.
Inés Rodríguez Castillo — Chief Information Security Officer, Cajalmendralejo
Inés Rodríguez Castillo has led information security at Cajalmendralejo for more than a decade. Her responsibilities span security governance, technical security architecture, and data protection. She has also served as Data Protection Officer, ensuring regulatory compliance while maintaining strong operational security controls within a regional financial institution.
José Manuel Rivera García — Chief Information Security Officer, Iberia Cards
José Manuel Rivera García leads security strategy at Iberia Cards, with a focus on aligning cybersecurity initiatives with business modernization. His approach emphasizes agile ways of working, cross-functional collaboration, and building secure environments that support digital transformation while maintaining resilience and compliance in card-based financial services.
Jonathan Signorino — Chief Information Security Officer, Powens Group
Jonathan Signorino is responsible for security strategy and architecture across Powens Group. His work covers cloud security, governance, incident response, and security operations across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments. He combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership, focusing on scalable security frameworks that support regulated fintech operations.
Alejandro Sánchez — Chief Information Security Officer, NEO
Alejandro Sánchez oversees information security at NEO, where he is responsible for building and maintaining a comprehensive cybersecurity framework for digital financial services. His experience includes vulnerability management, bug bounty programs, cloud security baselines, SIEM implementation, and third-party risk management, with a strong emphasis on secure product development.
José Luis Rivas López — Chief Information Security Officer, Volkswagen Financial Services Spain
José Luis Rivas López leads cybersecurity for Volkswagen Financial Services Spain. His role includes defining security strategy, ensuring compliance with frameworks such as DORA and NIS2, managing security incidents, and promoting organization-wide security awareness. His work supports financial services closely tied to automotive lending and mobility ecosystems.
Bartek Sonta — Chief Information Security Officer, Yellow
Bartek Sonta brings extensive experience in payment security and PCI compliance. As Chief Information Security Officer at Yellow, he focuses on securing financial platforms and assessing critical infrastructure environments. His background includes leading independent security assessments, penetration testing programs, and security architecture reviews for high-risk financial systems.
Manuel Isaac Recuero Valenzuela — Chief Information Security Officer, REGIS-TR
Manuel Isaac Recuero Valenzuela leads information security at REGIS-TR, a critical financial market infrastructure provider. His expertise spans IT governance, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity audits, and business continuity planning. He plays a key role in aligning security controls with European regulatory requirements while supporting complex operational environments.
Jaume Solà — Co-Founder and Chief Information Security Officer, Criptan
Jaume Solà is co-founder and Chief Information Security Officer at Criptan, where he is responsible for securing cryptocurrency and digital asset services. His work combines product security, infrastructure protection, and regulatory alignment, supporting the secure growth of crypto-focused financial platforms.
Securing Spain’s Financial Services Ecosystem
Financial services organizations in Spain operate at the intersection of regulation, technology, and trust. Beyond traditional banks, this ecosystem includes payment processors, fintech platforms, card issuers, and financial infrastructure providers, each with distinct risk profiles. The security leaders featured here are shaping how resilience, compliance, and innovation coexist, helping ensure that Spain’s financial services sector remains secure, scalable, and trusted.