Francisco Boada Joins KPMG as New Partner in Corporate Finance
Advisor - People | Mar 05, 2025 | Finance Community ES 2 - Corporate M&A
KPMG has announced the hiring of Francisco Boada, a seasoned expert in mergers and acquisitions, as a new partner in their Corporate Finance division. Boada brings nearly two decades of experience in investment banking and strategic transactions from firms like Citigroup and AZ Capital. Based in the Barcelona office, he will focus on expanding KPMG’s M&A advisory services across Spain, with a particular emphasis on Catalonia. This strategic recruitment is part of KPMG's growth strategy in the M&A sector, which despite market fluctuations, remains a significant source of growth for the firm. KPMG's Deal Advisory division has expanded considerably, having added 140 professionals in the last year, increasing its revenue by 11%, and currently boasting a team of 550 experts across Spain.
Sectors
- Corporate Finance
- Mergers & Acquisitions
Geography
- Spain – The activity discussed in the article takes place in Spain, where KPMG is expanding its M&A advisory services.
- Catalonia – Special focus is given to enhancing services for clients in the Catalonia region from KPMG's Barcelona office.
Industry
- Corporate Finance – The article pertains to the Corporate Finance sector, as it discusses the hiring of Francisco Boada to bolster M&A advisory services in KPMG's Corporate Finance division.
- Mergers & Acquisitions – M&A is a core focus of the article, highlighting strategic growth and advisory services in this area by KPMG in Spain, particularly in Catalonia.
Financials
- 11% – The growth percentage in revenue for the Deal Advisory division in the past year.
- 550 – The number of professionals currently in KPMG's Deal Advisory team in Spain.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Boada | New Partner in Corporate Finance | People | An experienced M&A expert joining KPMG from AZ Capital, with a background in investment banking at Citigroup. |
| KPMG | Company hiring new partner | Company | A global professional services firm enhancing its Deal Advisory division by hiring Francisco Boada to increase its M&A expertise. |
| AZ Capital | Previous employer of Francisco Boada | Company | A financial advisory firm where Boada led strategic transactions in various sectors. |
| Citigroup | Previous employer of Francisco Boada | Company | A global banking institution where Boada served as Vice President in Investment Banking. |
| Abertis, Ferrovial, E.ON, Applus | Companies involved in previous transactions | Company | Notable companies Boada has worked with during his career in investment banking. |
| Noelle Cajigas | Partner responsible for Deal Advisory at KPMG Spain | People | Leading the Deal Advisory division, which includes Corporate Finance at KPMG. |
| Jose A. Zarzalejos | Partner responsible for Corporate Finance at KPMG Spain | People | Overseeing the Corporate Finance team at KPMG, working closely on enhancing M&A services. |