Popular names Israel Velasco head of US operations, replacing Manuel Chinea
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- Popular named Israel Velasco executive vice president, head of U.S. operations at Popular Bank, effective July 1, 2026.
- Velasco has led Popular’s Florida operations for 21 years.
- Manuel A. Chinea will move from head of U.S. operations into newly created chief experience and administration services officer role on July 1, 2026.
- Eduardo J. Negrón will retire June 30, 2026, stepping down as chief administration officer, a post he has held since February 2022.
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