Criteria, the holding company of La Caixa, strengthens José María Méndez and makes him CEO

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• – Criteria, the investment arm of the La Caixa Foundation, has promoted José María Méndez to CEO and approved the financial statements for the past year, showing a 120% increase in net profit to €2.325 billion.
• – The board of directors has appointed Núria Chinchilla, Julia Salaverría, and Xavier Brossa as independent directors, achieving 40% female representation on the holding company's highest governing body.
• – The company has also approved the appointment of new directors and the integration of Saba into the Belgian group Interparking, contributing to the 120% increase in net profit.