Bank of Chile names Hernán Arellano Salas CEO for 2027

The board said the advance notice contributes to continuity in executive management during the transition.

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Bank of Chile announced that the board accepted Chief Executive Officer Eduardo Ebensperger Orrego’s resignation, effective April 2, 2027, and appointed Hernán Arellano Salas as Chief Executive Officer effective April 3, 2027.

The board made both decisions at its October 29, 2026 meeting. It recognized Ebensperger’s more than ten years of service as CEO and said his advance notice contributes to continuity in the Bank’s executive management.

Key Figures

Resignation effective date: April 2, 2027 Appointment effective date: April 3, 2027 CEO tenure: More than ten years

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Resignation effective date April 2, 2027 Eduardo Ebensperger Orrego’s resignation as CEO

Appointment effective date April 3, 2027 Hernán Arellano Salas’s appointment as CEO

CEO tenure More than ten years Eduardo Ebensperger Orrego’s service as CEO

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Who will be BCH’s next CEO, and when does the transition take effect?

The board appointed Hernán Arellano Salas as Bank of Chile CEO effective April 3, 2027. Eduardo Ebensperger Orrego’s resignation from the CEO position takes effect April 2, 2027; the board accepted it at its October 29, 2026 meeting.

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FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of October, 2026

Commission File Number 001-15266

BANK OF CHILE

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Ahumada 251
Santiago, Chile
(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F  ☒  Form 40-F  ☐

BANCO DE CHILE

REPORT ON FORM 6-K

Attached is an English translation of a letter filed by Banco de Chile with the Chilean Financial Market Commission and local stock exchanges, in connection with certain changes in the management of Banco de Chile.

Santiago, October 29, 2026

Mrs. 

Catherine Tornel León 

President 

Financial Market Commission 

Present

Ref.: Material information

Of our consideration:

Pursuant to Articles 9 and 10 of Law No. 18,045 on Securities Market, Chapter No. 18-10 of the Restated Regulations for Banks issued by the Financial Market Commission (“CMF”) and General Rule No. 30 of the CMF, I inform you as a material information that at Ordinary Board Meeting No. BCH 3,061, held on October 29 of this year, Mr. Eduardo Ebensperger Orrego submitted for consideration by the Board his resignation from his position as Chief Executive Officer of Banco de Chile, effective April 2, 2027.

At said meeting, the Board of Directors resolved to accept Mr. Ebensperger’s resignation, effective as of the date indicated above, and expressed its recognition and appreciation for his work and contribution to the Bank during his more than ten years serving as Chief Executive Officer. The Board also expressed its appreciation for the advance notice with which the resignation was communicated, which contributes to ensuring continuity in the Bank’s executive management.

Finally, at the same meeting, the Board of Directors resolved to appoint Mr. Hernán Arellano Salas as Chief Executive Officer of Banco de Chile, effective April 3, 2027.

Sincerely,

Eduardo Ebensperger Orrego

CEO

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: October 29, 2026

	Banco de Chile
	/s/ Eduardo Ebensperger Orrego
	By:	Eduardo Ebensperger Orrego
		CEO

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