Isabel González Hervás Joins EY as Partner in Security and Defense
Advisor - People | Mar 11, 2025 | Finance Community ES 2 - Corporate M&A
EY has announced the appointment of Isabel González Hervás as a partner in charge of Security and Defense for the public sector within its consulting division. González, formerly of Indra and Minsait, brings over 20 years of experience in public administration digital transformation, particularly in public security. Her role will focus on expanding EY's consulting practice in Security and Defense, aligning with the company's growth strategy which saw a 16.7% increase last year. Manuel Márquez from EY speaks on the firm's ambition to double their public sector consulting practice by 2030, capitalizing on growth in security and defense. The consulting area at EY witnessed significant growth in fiscal year 2023, with revenues increasing 31.4% to 241.9 million euros. The addition of González is seen as pivotal for leveraging public-private sector synergies and enhancing national security capabilities through emergent technologies.
Sectors
- Consulting
- Security and Defense
- Digital Transformation
Geography
- Spain – The activities and appointments mentioned are within EY Spain, focusing on the Spanish public sector.
Industry
- Consulting – The article focuses on EY, a consultancy firm, expanding its consulting services in the security and defense sector.
- Security and Defense – The focus is on EY's initiatives in the security and defense sectors, involving digital modernization efforts.
- Digital Transformation – There is an emphasis on the incorporation of digital solutions within public administration, particularly in defense and security.
Financials
- 755.55 million euros – EY's revenue in the last fiscal year for 2023, indicating substantial growth.
- 241.9 million euros – EY's consulting area revenue in fiscal 2023, showcasing a 31.4% growth.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabel González Hervás | New Partner, Security & Defense | People | Recently joined EY from Indra and Minsait, taking on leadership in security and defense consultancy. |
| EY | Consulting Firm | Company | Global consulting firm expanding its presence in security and defense. |
| Indra | Previous Employer | Company | Technology and defense company where Isabel González held a leadership position. |
| Minsait | Previous Employer | Company | Subsidiary of Indra, dealing with digital solutions; Isabel González was a cybersecurity director here. |