GC Influencers
Most Influential GCs - Spain
Oscar García Maceiras of Grupo Santander
Oscar García Maceiras currently heads the legal team at Santander and is highlighted for managing a team of over 1800 professionals across the globe.
Well-versed in regulatory work and M&A strategy, he particularly stands out for successfully leading the bank’s digital transformation. One market source reports: “He is the most knowledgeable person I know in legal tech and digital transformation of the legal sector.”
García Maceiras is also recognised for his modern and progressive ways and is credited for contributing not only to the legal sector but to the bank’s business strategy. Another interviewee states: “He is a top guy, first of all, because he is responsible for the largest in-house team in the country by far, and clearly he has been innovative and adding value.”
Prior to joining Santander, he gained experience in the financial sector at Banco Pastor as a legal services director and following its merger with Banco Popular he took the role of legal advisor, later joining Sareb.