2026 Barometer Climate and Outlook for Spanish Investment in the United States

Fernando Garcia

He has served as CEO of Europastry USA since November 2023, leading the company’s growth and expansion in the United States. Under his leadership, Europastry USA continues to strengthen its position as one of the largest frozen bakery companies in the Northeast region, combining traditional baking expertise with innovation and advanced production capabilities across its facilities in New York, New Jersey, and South Carolina. Prior to joining Europastry, he held several senior leadership roles at KPMG, specializing in private equity and the food and beverage sector.

Jaime Tamayo

Jaime Tamayo is President and CEO of MAPFRE North America, a role he resumed in 2021 after previously leading the company between 2008 and 2016. Since joining MAPFRE in 1993, he has held several executive positions across the United States, Spain, and Puerto Rico. During his leadership, MAPFRE strengthened its position in the U.S. insurance market, particularly in Massachusetts, and advanced the transformation of its distribution and digital channels.

Marco Antonio Achon

Marco A. Achon is the Global Head of Corporate Banking for Santander. He has held various senior leadership positions within the Corporate and Investment Bank of Santander and holds a double degree in Law and Business Administration from Universidad Pontificia Comillas in Madrid and an MBA from Columbia University in New York. In addition, he has served as the President of the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce since 2019.