Spain’s banking sector sits at the intersection of strict regulation, rapid digital transformation, and persistent cyber threat activity. From retail banking and payments to digital-only banks and embedded financial services, security leaders in this industry are responsible for protecting customer trust, financial stability, and regulatory compliance while enabling innovation at scale. The following cybersecurity leaders are shaping how resilience, governance, and operational security are delivered across Spain’s banking ecosystem.
Damian Ruiz Soriano — Chief Information Security Officer, Singular Bank
Damian Ruiz Soriano leads information security at Singular Bank, overseeing governance across protection, detection, and response capabilities. With a background spanning red team operations, blue team collaboration, and security auditing, he brings a deeply operational view of cyber threats into executive decision-making. His experience also extends to physical security and integrated risk management, enabling a holistic approach to safeguarding financial institutions, people, and critical assets.
Javier Bello Perez — Chief Information Security Officer, Carrefour Servicios Financieros EFC SA
Javier Bello Perez is responsible for cybersecurity governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance within Carrefour’s financial services arm. His work focuses on aligning security controls with frameworks such as DORA, PCI DSS, NIS2, and data protection regulations. He plays a key role in strengthening third-party risk management, zero trust architectures, and identity governance while ensuring cybersecurity remains tightly aligned with business objectives.
Javier Calahorra Novillo — Chief Information Security Officer, BBVA in Spain
Javier Calahorra Novillo oversees information security for BBVA in Spain, combining strategic leadership with deep expertise in security architecture and incident management. His background includes identity and access management, software security, regulatory compliance, and business continuity. Having held senior security roles in both banking and insurance, he brings cross-sector insight into managing cyber risk in highly regulated financial environments.
David Matesanz Ureña — Chief Information Security Officer, Openbank at Banco Santander
David Matesanz Ureña leads cybersecurity at Openbank, Banco Santander’s digital banking platform. With more than two decades of experience, he blends executive leadership with strong technical depth, supporting secure digital growth at scale. He is also active in academic and executive education, contributing to cybersecurity training programs and large-scale cyber exercises.
Rubén Ruiz — Chief Information Security Officer, Santander Retail and Commercial
Rubén Ruiz serves as Chief Information Security Officer for Santander Retail and Commercial while also leading security at Open Digital Services. His career spans cloud architecture, digital platforms, and financial services, enabling him to bridge security strategy with modern banking technology stacks. His work supports secure innovation across retail banking, digital services, and large-scale cloud environments.
Pedro Feu — Director of Security, Information Technology Risk and Fraud Management, CaixaBank Payments and Consumer
Pedro Feu oversees cybersecurity, technology risk, and fraud management at CaixaBank Payments and Consumer. With more than 20 years of experience, he has led security initiatives across strategic, tactical, and operational levels. His background includes business continuity, risk governance, and regulatory compliance, positioning cybersecurity as a core enabler of secure payment and consumer finance services.
David Espantaleón Abengoza — Chief Information Security Officer, Unión de Créditos Inmobiliarios
David Espantaleón Abengoza leads information security at Unión de Créditos Inmobiliarios, combining cybersecurity leadership with enterprise architecture expertise. His career reflects a strong focus on digital transformation, agile delivery, and the secure adoption of emerging technologies. He supports security integration across mortgage finance platforms and long-term digital modernization initiatives.
Adolfo Hernández — Chief Information Security Officer, Sabadell Digital
Adolfo Hernández is responsible for information security at Sabadell Digital and also leads cybersecurity operations across the Banco Sabadell Group. His scope includes advanced cyber defense, threat intelligence, incident response, fraud investigations, and security operations. He is actively involved in industry thought leadership and contributes to academic and professional cybersecurity communities.
Alexandra Navarro Lahoz — Chief Information Security Officer, Ibercaja Banco
Alexandra Navarro Lahoz oversees information security governance and control at Ibercaja Banco. With extensive experience across global cybersecurity leadership roles within Santander Group, she brings deep expertise in threat management, incident response, and technological risk. Her work focuses on strengthening resilience while supporting secure digital banking services across regional and national operations.
Securing Trust, Transactions, and Digital Banking at Scale
Cybersecurity leaders in Spain’s banking industry play a critical role in protecting financial stability, customer data, and digital trust. Their responsibilities extend beyond defense, shaping governance models, regulatory alignment, and secure innovation across increasingly digital financial services. Together, these leaders exemplify how cybersecurity has become a strategic pillar of modern banking in Spain.