Manolo Falcó
Manuel Falcó y Girod | |
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| Born | Manuel Falcó y Girod April 30, 1964 Woodland, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Manolo Falcó |
| Occupation(s) | Banking executive, nobleman |
| Years active | Over 20 years |
| Known for | Global head for banking, capital markets, and advisory services at Citigroup |
Manuel Falcó y Girod, 13th Marquess of Castel-Moncayo, GE (born April 30, 1964), commonly referred to as Manolo Falcó, is a distinguished Spanish nobleman and finance professional. Since September 2018, he has held the position of global head for banking, capital markets, and advisory services at Citigroup.
Family
Born in Woodland, California, Falcó belongs to a well-established lineage within the Spanish aristocracy. His father, Carlos Falcó, 5th Marquess of Griñón, met his mother, Jeannine Girod, during his academic tenure at the University of California, Davis. The couple entered into matrimony in 1963.
Manuel’s paternal ancestry includes prominent figures such as the 9th Duke of Montellano and the 8th Duke of Arión, who once presided over the Club Puerta de Hierro. Additionally, he traces his heritage back to the famed El Gran Capitán.
As the firstborn son, Manuel succeeded to the title of Marquess of Castel-Moncayo with the dignity of Grandee of Spain in September 2020.
Career
Falcó has accumulated over two decades of experience in banking with Citi. His professional journey started at S.G. Warburg in both Madrid and London. Subsequently, he joined Citi’s Madrid office as head of operations and investment banking for Spain and Portugal. He advanced to oversee Citi’s investment banking operations across EMEA from London before being appointed global head in September 2018.
Titles
- 13th Marquess of Castel-Moncayo (GE)
Styles
- 10 August 1964–20 May 1981: Don Manuel Falcó y Girod
- 9 March 1978–4 September 2020: The Most Excellent Don Manuel Falcó y Girod
- 4 September 2020–present: The Most Excellent The Marquess of Castel-Moncayo