About Diego Calascibetta

Diego Calascibetta, At the helm of Grupo Santander's Fintech Station, his focus lies on fostering open innovation and forming strategic, long-term partnerships that bolster the group's financial performance. Leveraging over six years of experience in this role (and almost twenty years in banking), his expertise spans strategic business development, mentoring, and problem-solving within the fintech ecosystem. The mission that drives our team is to match the strategic plans and needs of businesses with cutting-edge solutions from entrepreneurial ventures. This synergy culminates in impactful collaborations, a testament to my commitment to nurturing an environment where startups and financial technology thrive alongside established banking frameworks. Prior to his current role, Diego Calascibetta has held several leadership positions at Grupo Santander, including Global Head of Entrepreneurship at Santander Universities and Executive Director of Strategic Digital Partnerships for FinTechs. His experience ranges from strategic business development to technology and operations management in regions such as Asia Pacific. Throughout his career, Diego Calascibetta has demonstrated a unique ability to drive growth and innovation, always seeking to generate a positive impact on the group's bottom line and on the experience of its customers. Digital transformation enthusiast | Customer obsessed | Data lover | Building a global ecosystem for Santander with the best Startups & FinTechs in the world | Member of the Board of Advisors in a FinTech company | Strategic Advisor for a starting company | Mentoring entrepreneurs to help them getting faster TtM and with stronger solutions | Acting judge for Startups in a global prize competition | It’s all about digital