The International Center in Indianapolis has named banking executive Juan Gonzalez as its International Citizen of the Year for his leadership in promoting diversity, financial wellness and community engagement.
Gonzalez is a business banking sales leader for KeyBank and central Indiana market president, the first Latino market president for the Cleveland-based lender.
Under his leadership, KeyBank invested $250,000 in 10 community organizations to support digital banking access and financial wellness education. He also has expanded the bank’s community engagement and led diversity and inclusion initiatives across the state, the International Center said in a news release.
“It is an honor to recognize Juan as one of our state’s most influential business and community leaders,” Martin Baier, president and CEO of The International Center, said. “His visionary leadership is a testament to the strength of diverse perspectives and the positive change he fosters. In addition to being a champion for diversity, Juan has been on several local host committees for major events that put Indianapolis and Indiana on the global map.”
Gonzalez serves on the board of numerous organizations across the state, including the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, IU Health Foundation, Indiana Sports Corp., Indianapolis Colts Foundation, Indiana Latino Institute, Indiana Civil Rights Commission, 500 Festival and La Plaza.
He is also a 2025 honoree on IBJ Media’s Indiana 250.
The award will be presented Oct. 16 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom during the center’s annual International Citizen of the Year event.
Presented annually since 1985, the International Citizen of the Year award honors people and organizations whose work has achieved global impact and elevated Indiana on the world stage. Previous winners include Indianapolis Airport Authority Executive Director Mario Rodriguez, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and former congressman Dan Coats.
The International Center was created in 1973 by Richard Lugar, who at the time was the mayor of Indianapolis. A collaboration of businesses, government, academic and other leaders, the center views itself as a catalyst to help connect Indiana to the world.