Banco Santander executive chair on work-life tradeoffs

In a 2015 interview at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit, Banco Santander Executive Chair Ana Botín discussed the tradeoffs that come with balancing work, family, and personal priorities. As we count down to the reveal of the 2026 Global 500 list, we’re spotlighting founders and business leaders from the world’s largest companies. Banco Santander ranked No. 55 on last year's list. Find out where the company lands on the 2026 list, publishing July 28.