In Spain both cousins are commonly referred to as "The Albertos", as they both married two sisters and ran their wives business empire for 20 years.
After that, he and his cousin started working for Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas, the company founded by Alicia's father.
Driven by the talent of Cortina and Alcocer, and through a never before tried diversification from its core building business into other sectors, the company grew greatly in value over a period of 18 years.
In 1997, Alberto sold the brewing business San Miguel that he and his brother had inherited from their father to the consortium of Danone and Mahou.
In February 2016 Alfredo Sáenz Abad is appointed president of the bank and in March he acquires 5% of BDK's shares.
[10][11][12] In 2012 the foundation started the invisible kitchen service, through it food and other basic supplies are distributed to families in need at their own homes.
[13] Another project promoted by the foundation is the "Econosolidario", the only grocery store in Spain where the families designated by social services can use a card that holds points to "buy" the basic products they need.