Paulo Macedo was ranked as the 4th Most Powerful of 2026, consolidating his position as one of the most relevant figures in Portugal's financial sector. The recognition comes at a time when the leader of Caixa Geral de Depósitos approaches a decade at the head of the Portuguese public bank.
Macedo led the institution through a particularly challenging restructuring process, which involved deep operational and financial transformations. His management allowed Caixa Geral de Depósitos to recover its status as a financial giant in the Portuguese landscape.
Under his leadership, the bank achieved record profits, demonstrating the effectiveness of the measures implemented during the restructuring period. This financial performance also translated into substantial dividends, reinforcing the institution's value for its shareholders.
The approaching 10 years of leadership at Caixa Geral de Depósitos marks an exceptionally long and successful cycle at the helm of one of the country's largest financial institutions, thus justifying the high position achieved in this power ranking.
