Follow Spain Investment Immigration and Spain's Economic news: After Forbes magazine ranked the wealthy individuals in Spain for the first time, it also rated Spanish entrepreneurs, selecting the most talented Spanish entrepreneurs of 2013. Maria Dolores, the leader of Bankinter, took the top spot, becoming the best corporate manager of 2013.
Maria Dolores, who has a background in law, has made significant strides in the financial industry. Before joining Bankinter in 2010, she worked at Banco Exterior. In 2010, she was recognized as the most innovative Spanish female entrepreneur by the Spanish Entrepreneurs Association. In 2011, she was named the best CEO in Spain. In 2013, she rightfully earned her place on the Forbes list as the best Spanish entrepreneur.
The second-ranked entrepreneur on the list is Íñigo Meirás, Chairman of the Spanish railway company Ferrovial. With a background in law and an MBA from IE Business School, he joined Ferrovial in 1992.
The third position is held by Rafael Villaseca, the head of the Spanish energy company Gas Natural Fenosa. He graduated in industrial engineering and holds an MBA from IESE Business School, and he also serves as the president of the Spanish Energy Association.
The fourth entrepreneur on the list is Antonio Huertas, the head of the insurance company MAPFRE. He has a background in law and became the executive chairman of MAPFRE in 2012.
The fifth and sixth places are held by Ricardo Currás, Chairman of the supermarket chain DIA, and Víctor Grifols, Chairman of the pharmaceutical company Grifols.
