New Boyden study reveals CEE executives prioritize safety, quality of life, and family integration over salary when relocating, with Poland, Czech Republic, and Hungary leading.
Ignacio Ilundain brings a seasoned, transaction‑driven perspective to executive search, shaped by two decades in senior finance roles. His career has given him a deep understanding of how executives operate in multi‑stakeholder environments. He applies this insight to identifying and assessing senior talent, with a focus on leadership effectiveness, alignment, and long‑term value creation.
Professional Focus
- 20 years of experience in financial leadership and advisory roles in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments
- Extensive exposure to leadership evaluation in transaction‑driven contexts, supporting senior decision‑makers during M&A, debt advisory, and due diligence processes
- In‑depth expertise in leveraged finance, capital structuring, and transaction leadership, including credit analysis, multi‑product lending, and cross‑border deal execution
- Strong network across Spain’s financial, banking, corporate, and private equity communities
- Bilingual Spanish and English
Business Expertise
- Head of Leveraged Finance, Iberia at ING, Madrid; member of the Global Leveraged Finance Management Team; acted as Deal Principal; supported the M&A and Debt Advisory teams
- Vice President, Corporate Lending at ING, Madrid; led approval and monitoring of corporate lending, including multi-product transactions
- Manager, Financial Due Diligence at Deloitte Transaction & Advisory Services (TAS), Madrid and London; promoted from Senior Auditor and Auditor roles
Additional Expertise
- Financial Services
- Banking
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Modelling
- Financial Analysis
- Due Diligence
- Business Strategy
- Mergers & Acquisitions
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance from Universidad San Pablo CEU, Madrid
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