Javier has over 20 years of professional experience in investment banking, corporate development and investor relations.

Before joining MCP, Javier was Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Development at Grupo AJE. He began his investment banking career in JPMorgan’s Mergers & Acquisitions department in Madrid, where he advised Cemex on the divestment of its operations in the Canary Islands and Associated British Foods on the acquisition of Azucarera Ebro.

In 2009, he joined Optima Corporate, one of Spain’s leading independent M&A advisers. As Vice President, he advised a wide range of clients, including international and local private equity firms. Previously, Javier worked at Boston Consulting Group in Monterrey (Mexico) and at Alpha Corporate (Deloitte) in Madrid.

Javier holds a degree in Business Administration from ICADE and Goizueta Business School (Emory University). His extensive experience in emerging markets and understanding of family-owned businesses, together with a strong financial background, give Javier a unique skill set for partnering with management teams.