Manolo Falcó facts for kids
Manuel Falcó y Girod, often called Manolo Falcó, was born on April 30, 1964. He is a Spanish banker who holds an important job at a big bank called Citigroup. Since September 2018, he has been the global head of banking, capital markets, and advisory for the company. This means he helps lead how the bank works with other businesses and manages big financial deals all over the world.
His Family Background
Manolo Falcó was born in Woodland, California, in the United States. He comes from a very old and important family in Spain. His father, Carlos Falcó, 5th Marquess of Griñón, was studying at the University of California, Davis when he met Manolo's mother, Jeannine Girod. They got married in 1963.
Manolo's family has a long history with noble titles in Spain. Through his father, he is connected to important figures like the 9th Duke of Montellano and the 8th Duke of Arión. The 8th Duke of Arión was even the president of a famous club called Club Puerta de Hierro. Manolo is also a descendant of a famous Spanish military leader known as El Gran Capitán.
Because he was the oldest child of Carlos Falcó, Manolo inherited a special title in September 2020. He became the 13th Marquess of Castel-Moncayo. This title also comes with the special status of a Grandee of Spain, which is a very high rank in Spanish nobility.
His Banking Career
Manolo Falcó has worked in banking for more than 20 years. He started his career at a company called S.G. Warburg & Co. in Madrid, Spain, and later moved to London. After working there for ten years, he joined Citi, which is one of the largest banks in the world.
At Citi, he first worked in Madrid. He became the head of operations for Spain and also led the investment banking team for both Spain and Portugal. Later, he moved back to London. There, he became the head of investment banking for a large region that includes Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). In September 2018, he was promoted to his current role as the global head of banking, capital markets, and advisory for Citi worldwide.
See also
In Spanish: Manuel Falcó Girod para niños
