ALVAREZ & MARSAL APPOINTS JAVIER GARCÍA-BAOS AS MANAGING DIRECTOR EXPANDING ITS DEBT ADVISORY PRACTICE IN SPAIN
- New hire Javier García-Baos will drive the development of Alvarez & Marsal’s Debt Advisory practice across Spain and Portugal
- The appointment expands the firm’s capabilities in acquisition finance, refinancing, recapitalisations and capital structure optimisation
Madrid, September 2nd, 2026 – Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) continues to strengthen its debt advisory offering across Europe with the appointment of Javier García-Baos as Managing Director in Madrid. The senior hire builds on the sustained growth of A&M’s Debt Advisory practice which now comprises over 40 people across EMEA.
García-Baos will lead A&M’s Debt Advisory practice in Spain, supporting private equity funds, companies, shareholders, entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses in the design and execution of their financing strategies.
He has 15 years of experience in debt advisory and corporate finance, specializing in leveraged acquisitions, corporate transaction financing and capital structure optimization. Prior to joining Alvarez & Marsal, García-Baos held positions at firms including Kenta Capital and J.P. Morgan, as well as other leading consulting firms.
Alongside the wider EMEA business, the team in Madrid will advise on acquisition finance, refinancing, recapitalisations, growth financing and capital structure optimisation, supporting clients throughout the financing process. The practice will work with banks, debt funds and other alternative finance providers on solutions tailored to the specific requirements of each transaction.
Tim Metzgen, Managing Director and EMEA Head of Debt Advisory, said: “I’m pleased to welcome Javier to the team as we continue to expand our Debt Advisory offering in EMEA and deliver the best outcomes for clients. His deep expertise and extensive network will be instrumental in scaling our practice in Spain and will strengthen our capability to advise investors and companies in an increasingly diversified financing market.”
Virginie Gasnier, Managing Director of Debt Advisory in France and Spain, said: “Spain is an important market for our Debt Advisory practice and a key part of our continued growth across EMEA. Having Javier on the ground in Madrid significantly strengthens our ability to support clients locally, while drawing on our expertise and reach across EMEA. I look forward to working closely with Javier as we continue to expand our offering in Spain.”
Commenting on his appointment, García-Baos said: “Spain’s financing market continues to evolve, with a growing range of private credit alternatives alongside traditional bank financing. Against this backdrop, clients are increasingly seeking expert advice to identify the right financing solutions for their needs. I am excited to join the Debt Advisory practice in Madrid and work closely with teams across A&M to drive its continued growth across EMEA.”
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