Eight Advisory strengthens its Spanish leadership team with the appointment of Francisco Higuera as director in Transaction Advisory Services

Francisco Higuera has over 25 years of financial experience, having led transaction advisory, due diligence and restructuring projects in sectors including business services, renewable energy, industrial manufacturing, healthcare, real estate, and food & beverage.  

Before joining Eight Advisory, he headed Transaction Advisory Services at one of the advisories in Spain and previously worked at Big4 in Financial Audit and Deal Advisory – Transaction Services. He has also held corporate finance management roles in SMEs.  

Throughout his career, Francisco has advised on major national and cross-border transactions, including the acquisition of Canal+ España by Telefónica, the sale of E.ON España, the acquisition of R Cable by Euskaltel, and Eurofins’ inorganic growth process in Spain. He holds a degree in Economics and Business Studies (University of Murcia), a post-graduate degree in Auditing (UNED), and an Executive MBA (Instituto de Empresa). 

With Francisco’s arrival, Eight Advisory reinforces its capacity to deliver strategic financial advice in Spain, backed by its European network of more than 1000+ consultants across nine countries and its office in the United States. 

Gennat Mouline, Head of Eight Advisory Spain and Partner in Transaction Advisory Services, highlights that Francisco’s appointment marks a milestone in the firm’s growth story in Spain:

“With Francisco’s leadership, we are perfectly positioned to further strengthen our presence in Transaction Advisory Services in the Spanish market. We are delighted to deliver on our commitment to providing Eight Advisory quality standards to our clients in Spain. Spain is a dynamic and attractive market, in which I strongly believe. We look forward to contributing meaningfully to this vibrant business landscape.

Francisco Higuera states that it is an honour to join Eight Advisory and contribute to the development of its Spanish platform:

“I am proud to be part of Eight Advisory’s expansion into Spain and to contribute to the strategic growth and development of our services in Spain. I look forward to leveraging my experience in Transactions Services and Business Development in my new role as Director of our Madrid office. I share Eight Advisory’s entrepreneurial spirit and am thrilled to help drive its vision forward in Spain.”

Since its launch, Eight Advisory Spain has taken part in landmark transactions across key sectors, including: 

• Advising Koesio and Montefiore in the acquisition of Solitium from ProA Capital 

• Advising Metrodora in the acquisition of Grupo Arduan 

• Advising EPSA on the acquisition of FI Group’s international activities 

• Advising Dentressangle in its acquisition of Inibsa 

• Providing due diligence for Charterhouse Capital Partnes in the acquisition of Metrodora from Magnum Industrial Partners 

• Supporting Maguerite in the acquisition of a majority stake in Soty Solar 

• Conducting due diligence for Kharis Capital in its minority investment in Grupo Dani Garcia 

To read the Spanish Press Release, please click here.