The Board of Directors of Banco de Costa Rica (BCR) has announced the appointment of Julio César Trejos Delgado as the new General Manager. Trejos, who had been serving as interim General Manager since February 2025, will take on the role permanently starting September 9, 2025, for a six-year term.
The selection process was carried out following strict standards of transparency and professional suitability. The recruitment adhered to requirements outlined in the Ley Orgánica del Sistema Bancario Nacional – Ley 1644, Anexo 12 del Acuerdo SUGEF 8-08, and other relevant regulations.
Doris Peters & Asociados was selected through a public contracting process to design technical, academic, and leadership assessments for eligible candidates. This firm has previously managed recruitment processes for strategic positions in the financial sector.
Mahity Flores Flores, President of BCR’s Board of Directors, stated: “The process developed consisted in verifying levels of technical knowledge, national and international regulation compliance, as well as legal requirements so that the search for competencies met the highest standards of competitiveness and service. In addition, among the main evaluation criteria were orientation to results, teamwork, strategic vision and exemplary leadership.”
Julio César Trejos Delgado brings nearly four decades of experience in banking. He holds a Master’s degree in Banking and Finance and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Administration. Since January 2024 he has served as Deputy Manager of Corporate and Business Banking at BCR. In February 2025 he was unanimously appointed interim General Manager during the public competition for the permanent post.
According to the Board of Directors, appointing Trejos supports continuity in BCR’s Strategic Plan and strengthens its mission as a universal bank focused on financial solidity, sustainable development for Costa Rica, and improving customer experience.
The appointment was made by BCR’s Board under Article 34 of the Ley Orgánica del Sistema Bancario Nacional. This article grants authority to name or remove key management roles within the bank.
