De Simón y Redondo a Casado, las nuevas caras de la Defensa en España
El aumento de los presupuestos militares atrae a nuevos directivos e inversores y propicia la creación de empresas que buscan copar nichos de mercado poco explotados hasta ahora. Leer
In recent times, the defense sector in Spain has witnessed a surge of new faces, including former political leaders and experienced executives from various industries. Notable among them are Pablo Casado, ex-leader of the People's Party (PP), and Iván Redondo, ex-chief of staff to Pedro Sánchez.
This influx of new investors and executives is driven by the growing budgets allocated to the military. As a result, various companies are emerging to seize the available niches in the market. Indra, the largest defense company in Spain, is led by Angel Simón and Josep María Recasens, both with extensive experience in other sectors.
The defense sector has seen a significant boost due to the invasion of Ukraine, particularly in the drone industry. Companies such as Hyperion, led by Casado and partners like Ricardo Gómez-Acebo Botón, have invested in drone-related projects. Hyperion also manages Boost Air, an aircraft maintenance company.
Other notable investors include Mar�a Bernabé Rubio, sister of Isabel Preysler and former president of Badajoz Sports Club, who owns 94.26% of Alfariver Defense. This company specializes in the repair, maintenance, and modernization of armored vehicles. Redondo, former chief of staff to Sánchez, recently acquired a 51% stake in Norclamp, a high-precision machining company, adding it to his portfolio of industrial conglomerates.
To expand their industrial capacities, defense companies like Indra have hired new executives with backgrounds in unrelated industries. For example, Indra has appointed Angel Simón as CEO, who previously led CriteriaCaixa, while Josep María Recasens, a prominent figure in the Spanish automotive sector, has also joined the company as CEO.
In the defense sector, there is room for new direct profiles coming from different industries, such as the Valencian company Nerva Technologies, led by Francesc Coello. They specialize in manufacturing solid fuel motors, which are used in missiles and drones. Armmo, directed by Jaime Abrisqueta, a sector executive, plans to build a factory in Extremadura, while Miriad Global, led by Antonio Navarro, operates from Madrid, Málaga, and Getafe.
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