About
Manuel "Manolo" Sánchez has served on Affirm's Board since November 2023.
He is an adjunct professor at the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University and was President and CEO of Compass Bank, Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA), from 2008 to 2017, during which he served as a director of the American Bankers Association, the Institute of International Bankers, and the Greater Houston Partnership. He joined BBVA in 1990. He was selected for the Board for his banking-industry experience, including in risk management, real estate, and community, corporate, and investment banking.
Roles
Affirm Holdings, Inc.
Director; Adjunct Professor, Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University · Current role
2023–present
Compass Bank, Inc. (BBVA)
President and Chief Executive Officer · U.S. subsidiary of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.
2008 – 2017
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA)
Various roles · Joined in 1990
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Jones Graduate School of Business, Rice University
Adjunct Professor
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Compass Bank, Inc. (BBVA)
President & Chief Executive Officer · U.S. subsidiary of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.; joined BBVA in 1990.
2008–2017
External Roles
Stewart Information Services Corporation
Director
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Elevate Credit, Inc.
Director (former)
2021 – 2023
OnDeck Capital, Inc.
Director (former)
2018 – 2020
Rice University, Jones Graduate School of Business
Adjunct professor
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Stewart Information Services Corporation
Board member
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Fixed Compensation
FY 2025
Performance Compensation
Data from FY 2025
Director Compensation
FY 2025
Fees Earned or Paid in Cash
$62,500
Also at Affirm Holdings, Inc.