Rocío Gómez has been part of Cupa Group for 16 years. She was director of management control and is currently director of internal auditing, a position she has held since 2019 with the primary role of verifying that the actions of all employees and companies comply with group standards and procedures.
What does International Women’s Day mean to you?
It is a day that helps to raise awareness among the general public, governments and nations on the existence of problems that infringe on women’s human rights and which still need to be resolved. But it also helps us to see what has already been achieved.
How has the role of women changed in your sector or during your professional career?
The evolution has been very positive. Currently, 51% of employees in the financial sector in Spain are women. However, there is a gender gap at senior management level. The total percentage of women in senior management is around 20%, according to the Observatorio de Finanzas.
In my opinion, I think that the reasons for this gap may lie, firstly, in separate education for boys and girls from a very early age, although I think over the last two decades this problem has become less common. And secondly, the balance between work and family life, which requires co-responsibility, is not always real.
Have you ever experienced any difficulties in your career because you are a woman?
I haven’t experienced any difficulties due to being a woman. I have received equal treatment throughout my working life.
What would you consider to be your most significant contribution to Cupa Group?
I began my professional career in an administrative post, as assistant director of management control, so I have been able to follow the group and its evolution since 2005.
That knowledge has favoured my contribution in different projects to integrate and democratise data, in the different companies in Cupa Group, aimed at making the opportune information available.
Why would you recommend forming part of Cupa Group to other women?
Cupa Group permits professional development whatever the person’s gender. It promotes, favours and rewards effort and self-worth, as evidenced by the internal promotions that take place.
