Laura Cardete
About Laura Cardete
Laura Cardete serves as the E&I CFO at Applus+ since 2023, bringing extensive experience in finance and private equity. Her career includes significant roles at Indra, KPMG, and Tandem Capital Gestión, complemented by a solid educational background in business administration and finance.
Work at Applus+
Laura Cardete currently serves as the E&I CFO at Applus+, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked at Applus+ as the Head of M&A E&I from 2021 to 2023. Her tenure at Applus+ reflects her extensive experience in corporate development and financial leadership within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Laura Cardete has a strong educational background with degrees from prestigious institutions. She studied Business Administration and earned her MBA at Esade from 1996 to 2001. She completed an international exchange program at McGill University in 2000. Additionally, she attended IE Business School, where she studied Structured Finance and Private Equity through an Executive Program from 2011 to 2012. Her expertise includes private equity, valuations, and auditing.
Background
Laura Cardete has a diverse professional background with significant roles in finance and corporate development. Before joining Applus+, she worked at Tandem Capital Gestión as a Private Equity Principal and held various positions at Indra, including Structured Finance Senior Manager and M&A Manager. She also served as a Director at Carlac Capital and as an M&A Senior Associate at KPMG. Her experience spans over two decades in the finance sector.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Laura Cardete has demonstrated a strong capability in financial leadership and corporate strategy. Her roles in M&A and corporate development have equipped her with a deep understanding of investment strategies and capital markets. She has also contributed to the governance of mobility initiatives as a member of the Board of Directors at SocMobilitat from 2014 to 2016.