Change at Sabadell's Mexican subsidiary and other signings of the week

BarcelonaAmid other changes at the top – such as the departure of its maverick advisor, David Martínez Guzmán – Banc Sabadell has also replaced the head of its Mexican subsidiary. In the business sector, Pimec has added a new member to its board of directors, while Barcelona has secured a seat on the World Trade Centers International Association for its office complex located in the Port of Barcelona. These are the main appointments this week:

Sabadell appoints José Iragorri as its new general manager in Mexico

The board of directors of Banc Sabadell approved a series of management changes to the bank's structure last week, including the appointment of Albert Figueras as the new Network Director in Spain, a position he will assume effectively on February 1, 2026. The executive will replace Jaime Matas, who is retiring. Figueras has been the CEO of Banco Sabadell in Mexico since May 2023 and will be replaced by José Iragorri, until now the Director of Corporate & Investment Banking at the Mexican subsidiary. Iragorri holds a degree in Public Administration from the University of Mexico and a Master's degree in International Business from the University of Valencia. He has extensive experience in the financial sector, primarily in Mexico, where he first worked at CitiBanamex for 10 years and then for 13 years at HSBC Mexico. Barcelona joins the board of the international association of World Trade Centers.

The CEO of the World Trade Center Barcelona, ​​Carlos Anglada, has been elected to the board of directors of the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA), the network that brings together more than 320 of these business centers in over 90 countries. According to the organization – 76% owned by the Port of Barcelona and 24% by the construction company FCC – this appointment "represents a strategic boost for Barcelona, ​​which gains a stronger voice and greater influence in key debates on international trade, business innovation, and development." hubs "Global economics."

A civil engineer from the UPC and trained at IESE and ESADE, Anglada has directed the WTC Barcelona since 2023. In addition, the executive has a long career in multinationals, strategic consulting, public management and university teaching. He is an international figure who identifies trends and guides the development of World Trade Centers globally.

Eulàlia Planes, new member of the Pimec board of directors

Eulàlia Planes, CEO of Dispur SL, has joined the board of directors of Pimec. The Catalan SME association highlighted her "solid track record in financial management and business administration" and "her experience in investment, asset management, and the development of corporate projects." Planes began her career at Fluidra, where she worked in finance and also served as a board member at various times, contributing to the development and consolidation of the family-owned group. At Dispur, Planes has led initiatives in sectors such as real estate, financial investment, and...private equityShe is also the founder and president of the Vinne Foundation, through which she promotes projects with social and economic impact. With this addition, Pimec explained that it "continues to expand the presence of professionals committed to the growth and competitiveness of the Catalan business sector, reinforcing its role as a representative voice of small and medium-sized enterprises in Catalonia."

Joan Casas will preside over the Graphispag trade fair

The board of directors of Fira de Barcelona has appointed Joan Casas i Sogas, deputy general manager of Fujifilm in Spain, as president of the International Graphic Arts and Visual Communication Industry Exhibition, Graphispag, which will hold its next edition from May 4 to 7, 2027, jointly with the packaging trade fair, Hispack. Casas succeeds Xavier Armengou, who presided over the exhibition in 2019, 2022, and 2024. Casas has been with Fujifilm, the Japanese company specializing in digital printing solutions, for over a decade, where he has held various positions of responsibility. In his current role as deputy general manager in Spain, he has spearheaded projects focused on sustainability, digital transformation, and technological innovation in printing. Casas is also president of AESI, the Spanish Association of Printing Suppliers.

The Ecija law firm changes director in Barcelona

The law firm Ecija has announced the appointment of Xavi Muñoz Bellvehí as the new managing partner of its Barcelona office, which opened in 2010 and currently has 20 partners and more than 50 lawyers. Muñoz succeeds Gabriel Nadal, who has led the office for the past several years. A member of the global management committee and part of the office's founding team more than 15 years ago, Muñoz assumes this responsibility with the aim of consolidating the firm's growth in Catalonia. Specializing in corporate law and recognized for his experience in regulated sectors such as telecommunications and gaming, Muñoz has advised major companies on mergers and acquisitions, regulation, digital content, AI, and technological innovation.