In a strategic movement to consolidate its ambitious national expansion plan, Afianza has signed the leader in comprehensive professional services, announced the signing of Rafael Vázquez Romero. With more than 20 years of international experience, Vázquez Romero takes over the Corporate General Directorate, reinforcing the business support structure at a time of inorganic growth unprecedented for the company.
An expert profile on mergers, acquisitions (M&A) and international development
The incorporation of Rafael Vázquez Romero brings to Afianza a transversal vision of business management. His trajectory stands out for a high specialization in Corporate operations, processes of integration and international development, critical competencies for the challenges faced by the firm in 2026.
High-level leadership experience
Before his arrival in Afianza, Rafael played key roles that support his strategic capacity:
- Servinform: As Director General of Corporate Development, he led M&A operations and new business models based on emerging technologies.
- Lexer & Summit Asset Management: specialist in the management of assets for investment funds and debt transactions.
- International Career: your step through Encore Capital Group and the Wollongong University in Australia gives you a global perspective on the professional services market.
Strategic leadership for the expansion of Afianza
As the new Corporate Director General, Rafael will have under his responsibility key areas for operational efficiency:
- Commercial and Marketing.
- Human Resources and Business Development.
- Digital Transformation, Systems and Operations.
- Financial Management and Administration.
Its main mission will be optimize the corporate structure and lead the integration of newly acquired companies, ensuring that the firm's growth is solid, scalable and sustainable.
Commitment to excellence and orderly growth
In the words of Rafael Vázquez Romero himself: “I join Afianza to help order, integrate and scale growth with strategic vision. My goal is to put my experience at the service of a team that is already doing extraordinary things, consolidating Afianza as the reference firm in Spain.”.
Afianza: record growth in the professional services sector
The appointment takes place after a year of historical results. Victor TorricoAfianza has implemented a structured growth strategy:
- Massive integration in 2025: 16 specialized companies were incorporated, adding more than 25 million euros to the turnover.
- Financial milestones: the firm doubled its turnover by 2024 (50 million €) and plans to exceed the EUR 70 million in 2025.
- Human capital: with almost 1,200 professionals, the firm already has a physical presence in key cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Malaga, Valencia and Vitoria, among others.
