Francisco González Rodríguez is a Spanish banker. He was president of the Argentaria bank between 1996 and 1998 and of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria from 2000 to 2018.
A graduate in Economics and Business Studies from the Complutense University of Madrid, in 1987 he founded the securities company FG Inversiones Bursátiles, which would later be acquired by Merrill Lynch, who appointed him as the company's Advisory Director for Europe.González was appointed president of the then state-owned bank Argentaria, by the ruling People's Party in 1996 and, following the merger with Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) in 1999, was co-president, with Emilio Ybarra, until the latter's resignation in 2001.Since January, 2000, to December 20th 2018, he has been Executive Chairman of BBVA, and since 2011 he has taken a leading role in the digital and technological transformation of the Bank. As per BBVA rules, he must retire from his position at the age of 75 years old.Known for starting his career as a computer programmer, González has stated, “I do not see myself as a banker”.In September 2018, Francisco Gonzalez announced that he would step down in December and hand over to his number two Carlos Torres Vila.
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Some of their strengths
Francisco González has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Practical, Energetic, Intelligent, Imaginative, Intense, Generous, and Honest.
Intelligent and Inquisitive
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Francisco González is someone who is an intelligent, inquisitive, and imaginative person, who is practical, considerate, kind, and diplomatic in dealings with others. A person who defines themself by their friends and what groups they belong to.
Passionate and Intense
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Francisco González well know them as someone who can be passionate, proud, and intense, like the sun or a blazing fire.
Ambitious and Forceful
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Francisco González as someone who is ambitious, hard-working, determined, and intelligent.
A person who has a knack for identifying opportunities, has amazing concentration and focus, who can work independently, who likes starting new things, and who is somewhat of an intellectual.
Exacting and Achievement-oriented
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Francisco González is someone who has very high expectations for people, and who can be extremely focused on achieving goals and objectives.
They are also someone who is charismatic, compassionate, and understanding, and who is interested in expressing themselves through writing, public speaking, or teaching.
Justice-seeking and Peaceful
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Francisco González tends to be someone who loves peace and is ready to go to any costs to achieve it. Who has a taste for the good things in life, tends to be a good organizer, has a thirst for knowledge, and who tends to have the respect of friends and acquaintances.
Some of Francisco González's challenges
While Francisco González has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Francisco González can be Stubborn, Hesitant, Narcissistic, Complicated, Brusque, Impulsive, and Careless.
Hesitant and Narcissistic
One of Francisco González's key challenges is that they are someone who can be hesitant and narcissistic.
Francisco González must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Relentless and Inflexible
Francisco González is someone who can be relentless, obsessive, and inflexible, who can be confrontational with work colleagues, can have difficulty communicating feelings and be somewhat reclusive, and who can be self-destructive, overindulgent, and extravagant.
Pleasure-seeking and Indecisive
Finally, Francisco González also can put others first too much, and hem-and-haw too much when making a decision.
