Originally from Santoña, Spain, Raúl brings over 25 years of experience at the intersection of strategic communications, public policy, and international talent development. Having held senior positions across government, NGOs, and EU institutions, including the European Parliament, he offers clients and candidates a rare mix of political acumen and people-centred insight.
At AIOVA, he works as a Principal Recruitment Consultant, specialising in executive and senior specialist search for multinational and high-growth companies in IT (cybersecurity, AI, infra, and data), as well as logistics, retail, and consulting.
He has a proven track record in identifying and attracting top international talent, guiding professionals through career transitions, and aligning search strategies with business goals. He also co-founded Volvemos.org, the leading platform supporting the return of Spanish professionals from abroad, where he helped design and implement the country’s first National Return Plan.
Based in Berlin, Raúl remains deeply involved in community empowerment through La Red e.V., advising international professionals on labour market integration, career development, and talent mobility.
Fluent in Spanish, English, and German, he is known for his ability to connect organisations with diverse, globally minded professionals, and for bringing empathy, clarity, and purpose to every mission.