John F. Linares Gómez is the new president of Banco Contactar
John F. Linares Gómez, president of Banco Contactar. Photo: Courtesy
TL;DR
- John Fredy Linares Gómez appointed as the new President of Banco Contactar.
- The appointment signifies a commitment to financial inclusion, sustainable development, and social transformation in Colombia.
- Paulo Emilio Rivas Ortiz is thanked for his eight years of leadership, during which the bank consolidated its position.
- The bank has a presence in 70% of the national territory, serving 145,108 clients, with 52% being women.
- Banco Contactar offers a credit portfolio exceeding $722 billion COP and CDT products over $239 billion COP.
- The bank runs various programs focused on financial education, indigenous communities, gender equity, rural youth, and climate change adaptation.
- Linares Gómez brings over two decades of experience in the financial sector, with previous roles at Banco Davivienda and Corporación Contactar.
- His expertise includes strategic vision, deep knowledge of the Colombian financial system, and sensitivity to underserved regions.