Manuel Alejandro Grullón
Manuel Alejandro Grullón Viñas | |
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| Born | May 9, 1953 Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Chairman of Grupo Popular, President of Banco Popular Dominicano |
Manuel Alejandro Grullón Viñas (born 9 May 1953) is a prominent businessman from the Dominican Republic. He has held the position of Chairman at Grupo Popular since April 2014, overseeing its subsidiaries such as Banco Popular Dominicano, which stands as the largest private banking institution in the country. Grullón has led Banco Popular Dominicano as its president since 1990. According to Forbes, he ranks among the top ten wealthiest individuals in the Dominican Republic.
Biography
Born on 9 May 1953 in Santiago de los Caballeros, Manuel Alejandro Grullón Viñas is the son of Alejandro Enrique Grullón Espaillat and Ana Dínorah Viñas Messina. His father established Banco Popular Dominicano in August 1963 and held its presidency for a quarter of a century. Grullón completed his early education at the Carol Morgan School located in Santo Domingo.
He pursued higher education by obtaining a psychology degree from Tulane University followed by an MBA from New York University. After completing his studies, he returned to the Dominican Republic to work within his family’s banking enterprise.
Family
Manuel Alejandro Grullón hails from a distinguished Dominican lineage with significant historical roots.
Since 1984, he has been married to Rosa Margarita Hernández de Grullón (born 1953), who has served as the Dominican Republic’s ambassador to France and Monaco since 2013.
Professional life
Grullón started his career at Banco Popular Dominicano in 1981. He was appointed President of the bank in 1990, coinciding with his father, Alejandro Grullón, becoming Chairman of Grupo Popular’s Board. In 2001, Alejandro Grullón took on the role of CEO for the parent company.