Source: Iberia
- De Epalza joins from Vueling, where she currently serves as Chief Financial and Transformation Officer
- Perdiguero, Iberia’s Chief Financial and Technology Officer, will move to British Airways after more than a decade at the Spanish airline, where he has held senior roles across Finance, Transformation, Technology and Customer areas
- The changes will take effect in June 2026 and reflect IAG’s commitment to talent development and internal mobility across the Group
Joana de Epalza has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of Iberia, joining from Vueling, where she has held the position of Chief Financial and Transformation Officer since 2023. In this role, she has played a key part in consolidating a double-digit margin for the airline, as well as driving its transformation.
In addition to her experience at Vueling, De Epalza brings more than two decades of experience in finance and management roles across multinational companies such as Alpine, Algeco and Elliot Group, where she served as Chief Financial Officer. Throughout her career, she has led financial restructuring processes, managed business integrations and overseen complex multinational projects.
Joana de Epalza holds a degree in Economics from the University of Bordeaux Montesquieu.
Gabriel Perdiguero, new CFTO of British Airways
Gabriel Perdiguero joined Iberia more than a decade ago, in 2014, initially within the Finance department. Over the past 11 years, he has held a number of senior executive roles at the airline, serving first as Chief Customer Officer and currently as Chief Financial and Technology Officer, as well as a member of Iberia’s Executive Committee.
Perdiguero has led Iberia’s transformation programmes, driven by multiple data, technology and artificial intelligence initiatives. In 2019, he spearheaded the creation of Iberia’s Data and Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence, integrating data capabilities into business decision-making and operational processes.
Prior to joining Iberia, Gabriel Perdiguero built his career as a consultant in the aviation sector and worked for ten years with major travel and aviation groups.
Perdiguero holds a degree in Computing from the University of Portsmouth, as well as an Executive MBA from IDE-CESEM and a Senior Executive Development Programme from IE Business School, combining a strong technological background with deep expertise in business and financial management.
IAG reinforces its commitment to internal talent to continue driving success
These changes follow Nicholas Cadbury’s decision to leave the Group. His role at IAG will be assumed by José Antonio Barrionuevo, currently Chief Financial and Transformation Officer of British Airways, and formerly Chief Financial and Transformation Officer of Iberia.
These appointments once again highlight the strength of the talent across IAG’s airlines and the Group’s strong commitment to internal mobility and career development.
All changes will take effect from June 2026.