Livingstone Spain welcomes Rafael Aguado as new Partner

Livingstone Spain is delighted to announce the appointment of Rafael Aguado as a new partner.  His extensive background in private equity investment and in transaction advisory will bring a valuable combination of financial expertise and strategic vision combined with an in-depth knowledge of the Spanish business environment.

Rafael joins Livingstone after his most recent role as a partner at KPMG, where he led the Deal Advisory area for the Valencian Community and the Region of Murcia. Previously, he held key positions in both corporate and investment fields: he was group CFO at BigBuy and spent more than a decade as head of investments at Grupo Zriser, sitting on numerous company boards and being deeply involved in the strategic management of investee companies. These roles have given him an integrated view of family offices, corporate transactions, and financial management.

In his new role at Livingstone Spain, Rafael will bring a wide range of corporate contacts, with a particular focus on software and industrial technology, where he will bring a solid strategic vision and a deep knowledge of the market. Based in the Valencian Community, he will work closely with the team in Madrid, as well as with Livingstone’s international offices, actively contributing to the development of cross-border transactions. Additionally, his experience as a private equity director and his relations with institutional investors will strengthen the firm’s local and cross-border capabilities within this key investor community.

“It is a real pleasure to welcome Rafa to Livingstone Spain. His career, marked by a rare combination of private equity, corporate leadership and investment banking, brings a valuable perspective to our firm. We are convinced that his arrival will drive new opportunities for collaboration and growth, both in the Valencian Community and across our international platform,” said Neil Collen, Managing Partner of Livingstone in Spain.

“I join Livingstone with the enthusiasm of bringing my experience in investment and corporate transactions to a project with the best team, an outstanding track record, and a clear international focus. Together, we will continue to drive high-impact transactions for our clients and support them in their strategic decisions with the utmost closeness and rigor,” said Rafael Aguado, Partner at Livingstone Spain.

“With the arrival of Rafa Aguado, we are consolidating a balanced and ambitious partner structure, integrating a key profile that enhances our execution capacity and reinforces the continuity and growth of the firm,” adds Juan Romero, Partner at Livingstone Spain.