ANQUOR CORPORATE FINANCE - Key Persons


ANTONIO BELA MACQUILLAN

Job Titles:
  • Member of the MANAGING PARTNERS & PARTNERS Team
  • PARTNER
With more than 25 years of experience, Antonio Bela has developed his activity mainly in the financing of projects and companies, collaborating with public funds, ... With more than 25 years of experience, Antonio Bela has developed his activity mainly in the financing of projects and companies, collaborating with public funds, grants, direct lenders and alternative investors to traditional banking. He has also participated in projects of strategic consulting, implementation of change management and organizational improvements. As an entrepreneur, Antonio was involved in internationalization projects in Africa and LATAM of laboratories and retail companies. Providing consultancy to large multinationals (Telefónica, Agrolimen, Procter & Gamble, Solvay...) up to many SMEs. In 2018/19, Antonio has obtained direct financing for his customers for 55 million, participating in projects for more than 290 million.

ARIADNA RAMIRO

Job Titles:
  • ANALYST
Ariadna holds a degree in Economics from Pompeu Fabra University and Hanken School of Economics (Helsinki). She started her professional career in the financial department ... Ariadna holds a degree in Economics from Pompeu Fabra University and Hanken School of Economics (Helsinki). She started her professional career in the financial department of the engineering sector and in the M&A sector for SMEs. She speaks Spanish, Catalan and English.

BRUNO COSANO

Job Titles:
  • ANALYST
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from the Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona and the Universidad del Pacífico, Peru. Bruno previously worked in the Private ... Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from the Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona and the Universidad del Pacífico, Peru. Bruno previously worked in the Private Banking Sector and in Strategic Consulting, participating in several projects within the consumer and industrial sector. He speaks perfect Spanish, Catalan, English and French. He joined ANQUOR CORPORATE FINANCE in 2020 as an M&A Intern Analyst.

CARLOS ALONSO

Job Titles:
  • Member of the MANAGING PARTNERS & PARTNERS Team
  • PARTNER
With 35 years of experience in the Telecommunications and Information Technology sector, Carlos brings extensive international experience both in large multinational companies and in start-ups. ... With 35 years of experience in the Telecommunications and Information Technology sector, Carlos brings extensive international experience both in large multinational companies and in start-ups. He has held management positions at Telefónica Internacional and Grupo Auna, has hold and directed projects in several countries such as the United States, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Mexico. Since 2007, he has been dedicated to Management Consulting projects for innovative companies in the ICT sector and to investments in companies in the same sector. Carlos has obtained his degree in Physical Sciences from the Autonomous University of Madrid and PDG from IESE. Carlos is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Business Economics at Carlos III University of Madrid and has complemented his teaching vocation in Business Schools such as Instituto de Empresa and ESERP.

EMILIA MARTÍNEZ

Job Titles:
  • Member of the MANAGING PARTNERS & PARTNERS Team
  • PARTNER
Over more than 30 years, Emilia has developed her career in leading pharmaceutical companies such as MSD, GSK and Pfizer where she has held positions ... Over more than 30 years, Emilia has developed her career in leading pharmaceutical companies such as MSD, GSK and Pfizer where she has held positions of increasing responsibility in different areas. Among others, she has been Director of Marketing, Director of Operations, Director of Strategic Planning and Director of Business Development in Spain. At Pfizer, she has headed Business Development for Europe. She has numerous operations and agreements of different types with Spanish companies and European, American and Japanese multinationals, as well as national and international management of a wide range of projects. She is Partner and Strategy Advisor at OndaMédica, a company specialising in Health Innovation and the development of Telemedicine. Member of IPLG and PLGS, where she has held the position of Vice-President. Emilia is a medical doctor by training, and has postgraduate studies from Instituto de Empresa and Insead.

Gabriel Mesquida

Job Titles:
  • Member of the MANAGING PARTNERS & PARTNERS Team
  • PARTNER
Gabriel Mesquida is a Partner at ANQUOR CORPORATE FINANCE. Between 2010 and 2019, he was partner at EUROHOLD, S.L., where he specialised in operations in ... Gabriel Mesquida is a Partner at ANQUOR CORPORATE FINANCE. Between 2010 and 2019, he was partner at EUROHOLD, S.L., where he specialised in operations in the technology, IT and life sciences sectors. He was previously the Manager and Technical and Financial Director at Equipos y Sistemas, S.A., a distributor and integrator company of telecommunications equipment and electronic instrumentation. He has previously collaborated with different companies in the areas of strategic planning and projects. Throughout the years, he has maintained his connection to Agricultural Engineering, having executed various projects within this sector. He has a PhD in Quantitative Methods Applied in Agricultural Research from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. He has been an Agricultural Engineer since 1989 and has an MBA from the Universidad Pontificia de Comillas. He is a native speaker of Spanish and Majorcan; English is his working language.

Giorgio Maritan

Job Titles:
  • PARTNER
Giorgio Maritan, Partner of ANQUOR CORPORATE FINANCE since 2024, Consolidated international experience in two very dynamic sectors. More than 10 years in the pharmaceutical, medical device and OTC sector with relevant positions as International Corporate Development Director in the pharmaceutical company Lacer (since 2022 of Italfarmaco group). More than 20 years in the Consumer products sector (FMCG) with relevant positions such as Vice President of the Perfetti Van Melle Group, General Manager of the Chupa Chups Group. He has also held positions in the Board of Directors of companies located in Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Brazil, Mexico and China. Languages; Spanish, English, French, Italian and Catalan. Education PADE and PDD at IESE and Post Degree in International Commerce at ULB Brussels (Belgium). Member of Cercle d'Economia de Barcelona, Ambassador of Collider, the Venture Builder program of Mobile World Capital. Tutor in inclusion project for people with disabilities linked to the 37th America's Cup.

GONZAGUE DE VIAL - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • MANAGING DIRECTOR
  • Member of the MANAGING PARTNERS & PARTNERS Team
Gonzague de Vial joined ANQUOR CORPORATE FINANCE in 2024 as Managing Director. He has 13 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry previously working in ... Gonzague de Vial joined ANQUOR CORPORATE FINANCE in 2024 as Managing Director. He has 13 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry previously working in Novartis as Transaction Project Lead and Group Urgo as Corporate M&A Manager. He leads several transactions in the OTC and Medical Device industry to expand the Company through external growth and establish itself in new geographical markets (Italy, India, Colombia) or new market sectors (OTx, Dermo-cosmetic, hearing aids). During his last assignment he oversaw the divestment of manufacturing plants for Novartis to CMOs following the transformation strategy of the Company. Gonzague holds a Master Degree in Finance from Université Paris Dauphine and a Specialized Master in Finance Engineering from EM Lyon business school. He speaks French, English, Spanish and Italian.

JOSEP MARIA PIQUERAS

Job Titles:
  • Member of the MANAGING PARTNERS & PARTNERS Team
  • PARTNER
Josep Mª Piqueras, Partner at ANQUOR CORPORATE FINANCE, has been developing his activity in the chemical-pharmaceutical sector for more than 35 years. He has undertaken ... Josep Mª Piqueras, Partner at ANQUOR CORPORATE FINANCE, has been developing his activity in the chemical-pharmaceutical sector for more than 35 years. He has undertaken different responsibilities in businesses within this sector, such as Boehringer Mannheim, Hoffman La Roche, Kern Pharma and its parent organisation, the Indukern Group. For the past two years, he has been a consultant at EUROHOLD, a corporate finance firm, within the health sciences sector. His most relevant positions and projects are as follows: Technical Director and, subsequently, Managing Director of Kern Pharma, one of the industry leaders, as well as M&A Director for the entire Indukern Group driving both its organic and inorganic growth. Josep Mª has a Degree in Pharmacy and an MBA. He combines his professional activities with his position as President of The Pere Suñé Foundation at the L'Hospitalet Atletisme.

Josep Mª Piqueras

Job Titles:
  • Partner

Marc Cebrian

Job Titles:
  • Member of the MANAGING PARTNERS & PARTNERS Team
  • PARTNER
Marc Cebrian is a Partner at ANQUOR CORPORATE FINANCE. During most of his career, Marc has held general management positions in several companies in the ... Marc Cebrian is a Partner at ANQUOR CORPORATE FINANCE. During most of his career, Marc has held general management positions in several companies in the IT sector. A French national, he has lived in Madrid for 33 years and has been advising on mergers and acquisitions for 15 years, having acted as an advisor on more than 25 transactions in various sectors, mainly for companies in the IT, business services, food and packaging sectors. He started his career in the finance department of a French engineering and construction group and subsequently held various management positions in the XRT-Cerg Finance group, specialising in treasury management software, Commercial Director for France and General Manager for Spain from 1989. He then founded his own IT consulting company, Optima Finance, a financial solutions integrator, which after 5 years, he sold to the SAGE group, where he subsequently managed the subsidiary Sage Finance. Prior to ANQUOR CORPORATE FINANCE, he has worked at mergers and acquisitions firms ONEtoONE Corporate Finance, Trianon Corporate Finance and Norgestion. Marc holds a degree in economics and business from ESSEC (Paris) with a specialisation in finance and management.

MARTI PUIG

Job Titles:
  • ANALYST
Martí joined EUROHOLD in 2019 as an M&A analyst and currently continues this role at ANQUOR CORPORATE FINANCE. He has previously worked within the Strategic ... Martí joined EUROHOLD in 2019 as an M&A analyst and currently continues this role at ANQUOR CORPORATE FINANCE. He has previously worked within the Strategic Consultancy sector for Grant Thornton and KPMG, executing efficiency and cost improvement projects as well as leading projects related to the asset management of large corporations. Martí has participated in numerous transactions in the following sectors: TMT (IoT, Smart Cities, Smart Mobility), pharma, industrial as well as other sectors in which ANQUOR CORPORATE FINANCE has a presence. Martí has a Degree in Business Administration and Management from the UIC (Barcelona). He speaks English, Spanish and Catalan.

Pascal Vieilledent - CEO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • FOUNDER
  • Member of the MANAGING PARTNERS & PARTNERS Team
Pascal Vieilledent is the CEO & Founder of ANQUOR CORPORATE FINANCE. Pascal has more than 30 years of experience in the industrial sector. Since 1989 ... Pascal Vieilledent is the CEO & Founder of ANQUOR CORPORATE FINANCE. Pascal has more than 30 years of experience in the industrial sector. Since 1989 he has been the Managing Partner and Co-founder of EUROHOLD Corporate Finance, an M&A company which was the independent leader on a number of operations for Mid-Cap in Spain. Pascal has undertaken dozens of corporate transactions, both industrial transactions such as Private Equities, as well as in important sectors such as the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, distribution, transport and logistic, different industries, consumer products and wine. He previously worked at the French Business Commission in Barcelona on behalf of the Languedoc-Roussillon Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He has an MBA from the Ecole Supérieure des Affaires et de l'Administration des Entreprises in Montpellier, France. He uses French, Spanish, English and Catalan fluently in his day to day work. He is a member of The Cercle d'Economia in Barcelona, Financial Club Genova in Madrid and of the Afite (Association pour le Financement et la Transmission des Entreprises) in France.

Pau Corbera

Job Titles:
  • Member of the MANAGING PARTNERS & PARTNERS Team
  • PARTNER
  • Private Investor
Pau Corbera is a private investor in the healthcare, technology and real estate sectors. He develops his professional activity as well as a senior consultant ... Pau Corbera is a private investor in the healthcare, technology and real estate sectors. He develops his professional activity as well as a senior consultant for the consulting firms Anquor Corporate Finance in Barcelona and Adequita Capital in London. He is currently the Corporate President of Advero Properties Socimi, a company listed on the SME Grow, specialised in affordable residential rental. Pau is also a member of boards of directors and advisory committees in health sector companies, such as Pharmacelera, Tractivus, Able Motion, Bionsan and Hifas da Terra. Pau develops strategic and financial consulting projects related to the health sector, especially healthtech, healthcare and specialized food. In the past, and focused primarily on the health sector, Pau has successfully fostered product and service portfolios, developed international markets, and created valuable companies through recognizable brands. He is an expert in strategic marketing, innovation and business development.

PAULINE HOUL

Job Titles:
  • Member of the MANAGING PARTNERS & PARTNERS Team
  • MANAGING PARTNER CHINA
Managing Partner at ANQUOR CORPORATE FINANCE in China, Pauline has 20 years of experience in Eastern and Asian multi-national markets, particularly in China, including experience ... Managing Partner at ANQUOR CORPORATE FINANCE in China, Pauline has 20 years of experience in Eastern and Asian multi-national markets, particularly in China, including experience in Chinese regulation, government regulations and company environments, general management, boards of directors, corporate finances, business strategy, investment funds, credit structures and private assets, growth management, restructuring, due diligence, subsequent integrations, risk management, the United States' Sarbanes-Oxley Act and SAS70 for financial institutions. Pauline has held senior positions in American and European multi-nationals as well as participated in different mergers and acquisition transactions between Covance, Merck Serono and Fortis. Before joining the EUROHOLD team, Pauline was the Financial Director at Fortis Intertrust Switzerland and was elected to the Board of Directors in 2008. She was then nominated as CEO and Managing Director of Fortis Intertrust China (Beijing, Shanghai and Canton). Pauline is currently the General Secretary of the Swiss-Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Beijing and she is also the President and Director of Synergy Asia Partners, collaborating with leaders from Europe and China. She is also a member of Club XXI Siecle along with French leaders. Pauline Houl graduated from the IMD Business School in Switzerland as a qualified French CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and with a BA in International Business Negotiation. She works in French, Chinese (native speaker of Mandarin and Cantonese) and English.

Pere Colomer

Job Titles:
  • Member of the MANAGING PARTNERS & PARTNERS Team
  • PARTNER
Pere Colomer is a Partner at ANQUOR CORPORATE FINANCE. He has a professional background in the management and expansion of business projects within the tourism, ... Pere Colomer is a Partner at ANQUOR CORPORATE FINANCE. He has a professional background in the management and expansion of business projects within the tourism, strategic consultancy, real estate and corporate finance sectors which spans more than 25 years. Executive Development Program (IESE). Master in e-Business (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya). Bachelor's Degree in Economic and Business Sciences (Universitat of Barcelona).

SIMON-CHARLES LEPAGE

Job Titles:
  • Member of the MANAGING PARTNERS & PARTNERS Team
  • PARTNER
Simon-Charles Lepage has more than 15 years of experience in launching companies, consulting, investment management in SME's agrofood sector (Wine and Spirits, Fine Food, Ingredients, ... Simon-Charles Lepage has more than 15 years of experience in launching companies, consulting, investment management in SME's agrofood sector (Wine and Spirits, Fine Food, Ingredients, Agricultural Commodities) with deep knowledge of different distribution channels like B2B or B2C (Supermarkets, Horeca, Retail) and particularly in export markets like Asia, USA and Europe. He has a legal studies background (Master in Corporate Law from Paris-Saclay, PHD Student in Paris II- Assas) and in sales (ICSV-CNAM Paris).

Stanislava Jonasson

Job Titles:
  • ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
  • Office Manager at EUROHOLD
Stanislava Jonasson, was the Office Manager at EUROHOLD between 2007 and 2019. She is currently undertaking the role of Administration Manager at ANQUOR CORPORATE FINANCE. ... Stanislava Jonasson, was the Office Manager at EUROHOLD between 2007 and 2019. She is currently undertaking the role of Administration Manager at ANQUOR CORPORATE FINANCE. Her previous experience has involved working in administrative positions, interpreting and translating for the Courts, lawyers and employment agencies in Newcastle (England), as well as a language teacher. She has a bachelor's degree in Portuguese Language and Culture from the Kliment Ohridski University in Sofia. She has obtained her Masters Degree in Marketing Management from ESERP Business School. She speaks fluent Spanish, English, French, Portuguese and Bulgarian (her native language). She has a good knowledge in Russian and Catalan.

XAVIER ALFONSO

Job Titles:
  • Member of the MANAGING PARTNERS & PARTNERS Team
  • PARTNER
Xavier Alfonso has more than 25 years of experience in M&A and Private Equity advisory. After 5 years as a Director in an M&A firm, ... Xavier Alfonso has more than 25 years of experience in M&A and Private Equity advisory. After 5 years as a Director in an M&A firm, in 2004 he joined the Private Equity firm Valcapital Gestión SGECR, where in 2008 he was appointed Managing Partner, Director of the Management Company and of several companies in which SCRs have stakes. In 2013 he founded the Mergers & Acquisitions firm ValCorp and in 2016 he joined Eurohold as Partner for the Valencian Community. He has successfully participated in more than 20 corporate operations in sectors such as Food, Industry (Paper, Habitat, Engineering, ...), Aesthetic Services and ICTs. He works in Spanish, Valencian/Catalan (mother tongues) and English. Graduate in Business Studies from the University of Valencia, he has also taken courses in Corporate Finance (Instituto de Empresa), PDD (IESE) and EDEM's 15x15 course.