Alex Fort Brescia


Alex Fort Brescia is a Peruvian businessman. He is the co-chairman of Grupo Breca, a family conglomerate, and BBVA Continental, a Peruvian bank.

Early life

Alex Fort Brescia was born on October 16, 1957, in Lima, Peru into the billionaire Brescia family. His Italian-born grandfather, Fortunato Brescia Tassano, founded Grupo Breca, a real estate company-turned-conglomerate. His mother, Rosa Brescia Cafferata, is a billionaire heiress. His brother, Bernardo Fort Brescia, is an architect.
Fort Brescia graduated from Williams College and earned a master in business administration from the Columbia Business School.

Career

Fort Brescia is the co-chairman of Grupo Breca, his family conglomerate. He is also the chairman of BBVA Continental, a Peruvian bank. Additionally, he is the chairman of the insurance company Rímac Seguros, as well as B1 Capital Partners and Melon. He serves on the boards of directors of Tasa, Minsur, Intursa, CPPQ, Exsa and Urbanova.