Abante Appoints Javier Garcia Moral and Ramón Arístegui von Heeren as New Partners
Advisor - People | Apr 07, 2025 | Finance Community ES 2 - Corporate M&A
Financial advisory firm Abante has appointed Javier García Moral and Ramón Arístegui von Heeren as new partners, bringing the total number of executive partners to 36. García Moral was appointed as the firm's financial director in 2016, notable for his financial management and leadership. His previous experience includes tenure at PwC, where he specialized in banking and capital markets, handling financial audits and risk evaluations. Arístegui von Heeren joined Abante's corporate advisory team in 2017 and has an extensive background in mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, debt restructuring, and financing advisory. Previously, he worked as a team leader at PwC's audit division focused on financial sectors. Both possess certifications as European Financial Advisors, leveraging their expertise for Abante's accelerating growth. Despite the progression of García Moral and Arístegui von Heeren, Abante also advanced 34 professionals within its ranks amidst a background of significant growth, boasting over €14 billion in assets and acquiring 1,400 new clients in the past year.
Sectors
- Financial Services
- Corporate Advisory
- Asset Management
Geography
- Spain – Abante is based in Spain, and the newly appointed partners have educational and professional ties here.
Industry
- Financial Services – Abante operates within the financial services industry, providing advisory and asset management services.
- Corporate Advisory – Both new partners are involved in corporate advising, which includes mergers, acquisitions, and financial restructuring, a hallmark of this industry.
- Asset Management – Abante's business involves the management and advisory of assets, totaling over €14 billion.
Financials
- €14 billion – Total assets managed and advised by Abante.
- 1,500 million – Asset increment managed during the year.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abante | Financial Advisory Firm | Company | Focused on asset management and financial advisory. |
| Javier García Moral | New Partner, Chief Financial Officer | Person | Responsible for financial management at Abante. |
| Ramón Arístegui von Heeren | New Partner, Director of Corporate Advisory | Person | Heads corporate advisory operations at Abante. |
| PwC | Previous Employer | Company | Both new partners previously worked here in roles aligning with their current positions. |