Santo Domingo.– The Board of Directors of Grupo Popular announced the appointment of Manuel Grullón Hernández as the new Executive Vice President of Corporate Governance, Shareholder Relations and Economics, within the framework of a process of institutional strengthening and planned generational replacement.
The decision was adopted during the Council session held on Thursday, February 26, and is part of a strategy aimed at consolidating the governance structure of the financial group, as well as ensuring the continuity of its vision of growth, sustainability, and corporate modernization. The appointment will be ratified by the shareholders’ meeting at the end of April and will take effect in July 2026.
According to the information provided by the entity, the designation responds to an orderly transition that seeks to guarantee stability and strategic coherence in key areas linked to corporate governance, shareholder relations, and economic analysis.
Manuel Grullón Hernández will assume the position, replacing Rafael A. del Toro G., who will take voluntary retirement after a 39-year career in the organization. With this change, Grupo Popular is committed to integrating a renewed vision aligned with current trends in governance, sustainability, innovation, and strategic management of stakeholder groups.
The entity highlighted that this institutional move will allow for the streamlining of the coordination of critical functions within the financial holding, as well as strengthening its ability to anticipate and respond to the challenges of the regulatory and competitive environment.
With the incorporation of Grullón Hernández to this executive position, Grupo Popular reaffirms its commitment to the best corporate governance practices and to the consolidation of a strategic agenda focused on generating long-term value for its shareholders and society.
