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Jaime Casanova

Observer · DISC type ci
Director Financiero at PLD Space
📍 Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Jaime Casanova is the Chief Financial Officer at PLD Space, leveraging a strong background in investment banking, M&A, and corporate finance. An Executive MBA from IESE Business School, he is an analytical decision-maker with extensive experience in financial strategy, planning, and capital raising across multiple sectors.

He has a strong international background and is driven by a passion for innovation and the ongoing digitalisation of business and finance. He is described as a highly organized team player and a dedicated problem solver, skilled in navigating complex financial landscapes.

Unique fact: He combines a Big4 and top-tier investment banking foundation with a forward-looking passion for leading finance in the innovative aerospace sector.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Director Financiero
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Personality Overview

How Jaime shows up

Value Driven
Example Seeker
Curious

They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Priorities

Topics Jaime cares about

Aerospace Finance
[Predicted] As the current CFO of PLD Space, he is deeply involved in the financial strategy and capital management of a pioneering aerospace launch company.
Mergers & Acquisitions
His career includes extensive M&A and ECM experience as a Vice President in corporate finance at Societe Generale, advising on acquisitions, disposals, and IPOs.
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Career

Work history

3-2026
Director Financiero
PLD Space
6-2025 - 3-2026
Group CFO
Eductrade
9-2017 - 11-2025
Corporate Finance Director
Parques Reunidos
1-2013 - 8-2017
Vice President Corporate Finance
Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking - SGCIB
1-2010 - 12-2012
Associate M&A
Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking - SGCIB
In the press

Media appearances

Media appearances and press coverage
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Education
2013 - 2015
Executive MBA
IESE Business School
2001 - 2005
Administración y Dirección de Empresas - E2
Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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