He Spanish Institute of Analystsassociation that groups 1,400 analysis professionals throughout the country, has celebrated the third edition of the Duffs of the year 2025an award that aims to recognize the professional trajectory of an outstanding figure in the recent Spanish economic-financial map.
During the event, which has been the third meeting for members of the Institute held in Madrid, the compass of the year has been delivered to José Manuel EntrecanalesSpanish businessman and economist, who since January 2004 occupies the positions of Executive President and CEO of ACCION. Under its leadership, the company has evolved from being an engineering and construction company to a global reference such as the most complete supplier of sustainable infrastructure solutions (renewable energy, water, transport, mobility and ecological building), with more than 66,000 employees in more than 40 countries.
Lola Solana, president of the Spanish Institute of Analystshe has been in charge of giving recognition to his professional career and has praised “the innovative vision and the transformative leadership” by José Manuel Entrecanales in front of ACCIONA. «Long before sustainability became a fashion word, you were already betting on clean energies and sustainable development,» said Solana, who has also underlined his strategic approach: «You did it by supporting you in the analysts, with the conviction that the long term is built with solid fundamental and strategic look.» According to the president of the Institute, Entrecanales «exemplifies how the commitment to sustainability can promote not only business success, but also a positive and lasting impact on society and the environment.»
For its part, José Manuel Entrecanales, He has expressed his gratitude for this award and highlighted the work of the Spanish Institute of Analysts for his contribution to the development of the financial profession in our country in its 60 years of history and claimed its role in business development: «The work of financial analysts is essential in the transmission of qualified information between companies and investors. In addition, they contribute to companies a valuable perspective on how the market perceives our strategy. of key multidirectional intermediation between traded companies and financial markets ”.
The act, which has been held in the Madrid stock headquarterswith the collaboration of BME, has commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Spanish Institute of Analysts, an entity that, as its president, Lola Solana, has stressed, has contributed for six decades «to the economic and social development of our country, consolidating itself as a reference in the scope of the analysis.»
In his speech, Solana – who turns three years in front of the presidency – has reaffirmed the purpose of the institute to become a reference for talent in Europe and at a meeting point for excellence in the analyst’s profession, in line with the new stage initiated in the late 2022 with the renewal of his corporate image and the launch of his new brand.
For his part, Juan Flames, CEO of BME, has highlighted in his speech the historical relationship of the Stock Exchange with the Spanish Institute of Analysts, with the common objective of promoting Spanish values markets, highlighting “the Lighthouse initiative, launched together in 2018 to offer fundamental analysis of orphan values, which already covers a quarantine of values”.
Tribute to former silver and bronze former presidents and badges to the most veteran partners
One of the most emotional moments of the event has been the tribute to the former presidents of the Spanish Institute of Analysts, under the title the stars of the compass, an evocative visual metaphor with which they paid tribute to those who have guided the course of the institution throughout their six decades of history. Lola Solana has dedicated special words to former presidents for her imperishable legacy in the Institute’s trajectory. Within that framework, they were given the golden badges, the highest institutional recognition, as a sign of gratitude for their leadership and contribution over the years. The delivery of these awards was made by the president of the association, accompanied by Juan Flames, CEO of BME.
In addition, the traditional delivery of silver and bronze badges has been held, with which the Institute recognizes the fidelity and commitment of its most veteran partners, when they are 25 and 10 years of belonging, respectively. José Luis Blasco, president of the Institute’s Business Sustainability Commission, delivered the silver badges, while José Sevilla, president of Unicaja, was in charge of delivering bronze badges.