Jaime Casanova

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DISC Type : ci

Director Financiero at PLD Space

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

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.

Topics They Care 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.
Financial Digitalisation
The introduction in his profile highlights a specific passion for innovation and digitalisation, indicating a focus on modernizing financial operations and strategy.

Media Appearances

Jaime has no verified media appearances

Work History

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

Education

2013 - 2015
Executive MBA from IESE Business School
2001 - 2005
Administración y Dirección de Empresas - E2 from Universidad Pontificia Comillas

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Insights For Selling To Jaime

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on immediate action-items rather than the larger goals
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively

DONT's

  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jaime is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jaime

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jaime move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Jaime take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Jaime

Personality Compatibility


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