We appoint Emilio Saracho as Board Chair and establish our new Board of Directors


At DONTE GROUP, one of Spain’s leading oral health groups, we today announced the appointment of Emilio Saracho as Board Chair.

This appointment reflects our commitment to the highest standards of governance at a time when we are advancing in the execution of our 2030 strategic plan. As part of the growth objectives under this plan, we aim to scale our transformation and impact, including sustainable, long-term clinic growth, improved patient experience, and clinical innovation.

Emilio Saracho joins us as Board Chair. Saracho is a Spanish economist with an extensive career in global investment banking, having held senior leadership roles at J.P. Morgan, where he served as president for Spain and Portugal and subsequently as global vice chairman at JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Banco Santander. Saracho also has notable board experience. He spent 13 years as a board member of Inditex. As well, he is currently Senior Advisor at Altamar Advisory Partners, the investment banking division of AltamarCAM Partners, and in early 2025 returned to JPMorgan as a Senior Advisor on major EMEA transactions.

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“I am honored to join as Board Chair at DONTE GROUP, a company that shares my commitment to driving sustained growth through innovation and outstanding service. I look forward to contributing my expertise as the organization continues to work to better serve its customers and communities while focusing on the overall well-being of its employees.”
Emilio Saracho, Board Chair, DONTE GROUP

“Emilio brings invaluable experience to help DONTE achieve its ambitious growth plan and focus on excellence in patient care. At Ontario Teachers’, we strive to support high-potential projects in our key sectors and attract top talent. We feel fortunate to have a professional of Emilio’s caliber on the board.”
Iñaki Echave, Senior Managing Director and Head of EMEA Private Capital at Ontario Teachers’ and Board Director at DONTE GROUP

“Being able to attract such a notable Chair is a testament to the growth trajectory of this organization. We are delighted to have Emilio joining our Board, and he joins us at an exciting time for our business. His extensive experience and long history of leadership makes him well positioned to lead the board in its oversight duties.”
Javier Martín Ocaña, CEO of DONTE GROUP

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