Forcano will oversee strategy for BBVA's digital banking activities and will also target investments in fintech startups through its corporate venturing unit.

Ricardo Forcano has taken up a position at Spain-based bank BBVA as the head of strategy, planning and finance for its digital banking division.

In his new role Forcano will, in addition to overseeing strategy, project management and finance, develop new digital businesses. This will encompass venture capital investments through the BBVA’s corporate venturing unit, BBVA Ventures, as well as internal development.

Forcano was previously director of strategy & corporate development for BBVA from March 2011. Prior to joining BBVA,…