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BBVA: Corporate Governance & Corporate Strategy

By: Krishna Palepu and Jordi Canals
  • Format:Print
  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:29
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Abstract

BBVA is a very successful Spanish bank facing a number of challenges as a result of significant industry and regulatory changes. The company takes pride in its board structure and excellent corporate governance. The Chairman of the Board was wondering how best to engage the board with the company’s senior management in dealing with the company’s challenges.

Keywords

Board Of Directors; Corporate Governance; Strategy; Change Management; Governing and Advisory Boards; Banking Industry; Spain

Citation

Palepu, Krishna, and Jordi Canals. "BBVA: Corporate Governance & Corporate Strategy." Harvard Business School Case 119-047, October 2018.
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Krishna G. Palepu

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