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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