Ignacio Deschamps Steps Down as Chairman of Banamex Board
Ignacio Deschamps González concluded his tenure as member and president of the Board of Directors of Banamex (Banco Nacional de México) on 29 July 2026 after serving 29 months. He had been appointed to the board on 15 February 2024 and oversaw the bank’s transition, including its separation from Citi Mexico and a push for technological modernization and stronger corporate governance. Deschamps brought more than 40 years of experience in the Mexican financial sector to the role. On 15 December 2025, Fernando Chico Pardo became the reference shareholder of Grupo Financiero Banamex and assumed its presidency, succeeding Deschamps in the broader group leadership. The outgoing chairman highlighted the progress made toward the institution’s de‑consolidation and a potential public offering.
Entities: Banamex (Banco Nacional de México) · Citi Mexico · Fernando Chico Pardo · Grupo Financiero Banamex · Ignacio Deschamps González
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Ignacio Deschamps concluded his role as member and president of the Board of Directors of Banamex on 29 July 2026. (All articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Deschamps served as board president for 29 months. (Articles 2 and 3)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Deschamps was appointed to the Banamex board on 15 February 2024. (Articles 2 and 3)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Fernando Chico Pardo became the reference shareholder and president of Grupo Financiero Banamex on 15 December 2025. (Articles 2 and 3)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Deschamps promoted technological evolution and stronger corporate governance at Banamex. (Articles 2 and 3)
- [● 2 SOURCES] During his tenure, Deschamps oversaw Banamex's separation from Citi Mexico. (Articles 2 and 3)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Deschamps has more than 40 years of experience in the Mexican financial sector. (Articles 2, 3 and 4)