LUIS VALLS CENTENARY
EXHIBITION
The University of Navarra dedicated an exhibition to Luis Valls on the occasion of the centenary of his birth, celebrated on June 5, 2026.
The exhibition, now available in virtual format, offers an insight into his life and legacy, allowing visitors to explore the different facets of a key figure in understanding a way of practicing banking marked by service, social responsibility, and commitment to people. Through his personal and professional journey, the virtual tour invites to learn more about a deeply humanistic, discreet man who was committed to his time.
The virtual tour is available through the following link: Virtual Tour
Why the University of Navarra?
Through its General Archive, the University of Navarra has established itself as a leading centre for the conservation, study and dissemination of personal, professional, family and business archives.
Since 1987, it has promoted the donation of documentary collections of historical value, with the aim of placing them at the service of research and society. It currently preserves 383 collections, a figure that places it at the forefront of Spanish universities in this field.
Among them is the Luis Valls collection, which makes it possible to preserve, study and share his legacy.
The exhibition
The exhibition “Luis Valls Taberner. A Social Banker” offers a journey through the life and legacy of Luis Valls, from his family origins and university education to his role at the head of Banco Popular.
Through a range of content, it provides insight into his vision of banking as an activity at the service of society, as well as his social awareness, his support for education and young people, and his discreet way of promoting initiatives and projects through the foundations he established.
The virtual tour offers insight into how his personal convictions shaped a career marked by sobriety, responsibility, and equal opportunities. This way of understanding life and work made Luis Valls a leading figure in socially responsible banking, and his legacy continues to inspire today.
Gallery
We share some of the highlights of the opening of the “Luis Valls-Taberner Arnó” library and exhibition on June 5, 2026, captured by Manuel Castells at the University of Navarra.
