23/12/2024

Yet another year has passed, and from Grupo Santander we want to thank our employees, customers, shareholders and investors from the bottom of our heart for the trust you have placed in us to continue helping people and businesses prosper. 

The holiday season is the perfect time to reflect on all the progress we’ve achieved together. We’ve done a lot this year: from milestones, such as the launch of Openbank in the US, to challenges, such as those faced by those affected by the flash floods in Valencia, fires in Portugal, floods in Poland and Brazil, and others. It’s in times like these when we realise our mission and stand with the people and businesses who are most in need. Once again, we’ve confirmed that we’re stronger together.

We want to give special thanks: First, to our over 208,000 employees around the world. Your talent and dedication are what drives Santander to be a leading bank and sector benchmark. Your commitment is clear in everything you do for our customers. We’re proud to work with such diverse and inclusive teams.
 

Second, to our 171 million customers — individuals, SMEs, large corporates, private banking, institutions and universities. We appreciate the trust you place in us to meet your financial needs. You’re at the heart of all we do, and we will continue working to enhance our proposition and give you the best customer experience.  

And, of course, to our 3.5 million shareholders and investors. Thank you for backing our business model and unique competitive advantages — customer centricity, global scale and local leadership, and geographic and business diversification. Your support is vital to keep making sure we do things the right way and create value.

We’re in the right place at the right time, with a global project that is moving forward. Let’s not forget the people who make up our communities and who share our commitment to carve out a more responsible future for the planet.

Every year, we come together to ring in the holiday season at the Santander Group City and show our solidarity. This time around, we organized a charity raffle to help the victims of the flash floods in Valencia and a Christmas market with stands set up by NGOs with whom we’ve collaborated such as Fundación Querer, Fundación Juegaterapia, APRAMP, Fundación Esperanza y Alegría, and Fundación A LA PAR. 

Our best wishes for 2025. Happy holidays!