Dimon, Jain, Blankfein Remember Santander’s Emilio Botin
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The death of Banco Santander SA Chairman Emilio Botin at age 79 yesterday prompted a flood of admiration from executives who dominate an industry known for cutthroat competition. Top bankers from New York to Zurich praised Botin and his influence on global banking since he became chairman in 1986. His daughter Ana Patricia Botin was named today to take his place.
“I remember him as a real quality, thoughtful person, a very proud man and proud of what he had put together. He was very steady and very thoughtful, and he was always willing to listen. I mean I really loved him.”