SEIDOR completes Carlyle's capital incorporation

Barcelona, 27 February 2025 – The technology consulting firm SEIDOR has completed Carlyle’s incorporation into its capital, thus formalizing the definitive closure of the transaction announced in August 2024. After receiving approvals and authorizations from competition authorities in all the territories where it operates, SEIDOR now has a strengthened structure that will enable it to drive its growth, with the goal of becoming a leading technology consulting firm in the most competitive markets worldwide.

With this transaction, Carlyle Europe Technology Partners ("CETP") becomes SEIDOR’s majority partner, holding a 60% stake, while the remaining 40% remains under the control of the original shareholders.

New governance structure

With Carlyle's investment, a new Board of Directors is established, chaired by Josep Benito, Executive Chairman of SEIDOR. This governing body consists of eight members, including representatives from SEIDOR and Carlyle, as well as shareholder-appointed Directors.

In addition to Josep Benito, on behalf of SEIDOR, the Board includes Sergi Biosca, CEO; Javier Navarro, General Manager of International Operations; and Santiago Anguera, Deputy General Manager. Representing Carlyle, Fernando Chueca, Managing Director and Partner of Carlyle Europe Technology Partners y Fabio Sousa, Vice President of Carlyle Europe Technology Partners, join the Board.

As shareholder-appointed Directors representing Carlyle, José Duarte, with extensive experience at SAP, where he held positions such as President of Global Services and Corporate Officer, President of EMEA and India, and President of Latin America, in addition to having been CEO of Infovista and Unit4, among others; and José Pablo Carbonell, former Global COO of NTT Data Europe & Latam, with more than 24 years of experience in consulting and strategic leadership. He has held senior management positions at everis, including CEO of Europe, Global Head of Banking, and Partner of the firm.

This composition strengthens SEIDOR’s governance, combining continuity, strategic vision, and sector experience to support its global growth. Its role will focus on supervising and guiding its strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with the growth and consolidation plan in key markets such as Spain, the United States, and Western European countries, including Italy, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.

At the same time, SEIDOR will continue consolidating its presence in the 45 countries where it operates, spanning Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.

Additionally, under this new structure, the company will further strengthen its position as a strategic partner for leading technology providers, consolidating its innovation and global growth strategy.

A key operation for global consolidation

With the transaction completed and the new Board of Directors established, SEIDOR strengthens its position in the global technology ecosystem, backed by a governance structure that will facilitate strategic decision-making in high-potential markets. Likewise, it will enhance its ability to undertake large-scale projects and reinforce its role as a leading technology partner in key industries.

Josep Benito, Executive Chairman of SEIDOR, stated: "The completion of Carlyle’s entry into SEIDOR’s capital marks a turning point in our history, allowing us to consolidate our international growth and accelerate our transformation into a global technology consulting firm."

Fernando Chueca, Managing Director and Partner of Carlyle Europe Technology Partners (CETP), added: "SEIDOR is a benchmark in digital transformation and has a highly competitive business model. With the closure of this transaction, we reinforce our commitment to its sustainable growth and the consolidation of its global strategy, providing the necessary resources and strategic support to drive its next stage of development."

Comprehensive portfolio

In this new phase, SEIDOR will continue diversifying and strengthening its key solution offerings in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Customer Experience, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and ERP, consolidating a comprehensive portfolio based on strategic alliances with major technology industry players. Thus, the company holds a leading global position in the SAP ecosystem and collaborates with other industry giants such as Salesforce, Microsoft, IBM, Google, and AWS.

Talent and sustainability as strategic pillars

A key pillar of SEIDOR’s strategy is talent management, focusing on the development of its 10,000 professionals while attracting new talent to sustain its global growth. The company remains committed to a talent model that integrates specialization, innovation, and entrepreneurship, ensuring that its teams have the tools and knowledge needed to address the challenges of the technology sector.

Likewise, SEIDOR upholds its commitment to sustainability, driving initiatives to bridge the digital divide, promote diversity, and develop solutions with a positive social impact. These values align with its purpose of "Humanizing the world through technology," fostering responsible and sustainable technological development.