Banesco USA CEO Featured on Negocios Magazine Cover Amid Bank's Expansion Phase
Calixto Garcia-Velez's feature on Negocios Magazine highlights Banesco USA's doubling in size under his leadership and its role in fueling South Florida's economic development through commercial financing.
Calixto 'Cali' Garcia-Velez, President and CEO of Banesco USA, appears on the cover of Negocios Magazine's latest edition, spotlighting his leadership since 2021 during which the bank has doubled in size. With over three decades in banking, Garcia-Velez has steered the institution to more than $5 billion in assets, operating six offices in South Florida and Puerto Rico, plus a loan and deposit production office in Palm Beach.
Banesco USA distinguishes itself through personalized financial solutions that extend beyond traditional banking, including business lines of credit, commercial mortgages, corporate accounts, and advanced digital and cash management tools. The bank's client base comprises real estate developers, professionals, investors, and established businesses, playing a fundamental role in financing commercial projects that generate employment and boost the local economy.
A commitment to innovation and customer experience is central to Banesco USA's strategy, featuring comprehensive digital banking, mobile access, electronic payment platforms, online banking, and personalized in-person or virtual assistance. This customer-centric approach ensures access to multiple channels and expert advice for tailored financial strategies. Garcia-Velez emphasized the bank's focus on strengthening its presence as a leading community bank in South Florida, with plans for organic growth through customer relationships, strategic branch openings, and continued technology investment, including future geographic expansion northward and to other parts of the state.
Negocios Magazine, the only Spanish-language business magazine in South Florida focused on entrepreneurs, is published bimonthly in print and digital formats and offers daily news updates on its website at https://www.negociosmagazine.com. The magazine, created in 2013 by journalist Eduardo Hapke and attorney Karen Blanco, is distributed through PressReader, a digital platform with over 7,000 publications worldwide, and is also available on issuu.com for online viewing. As part of the Acta Diurna Urbis Group Corp. media group, it contributes to business discourse in the region.