Deloitte Names Rafael Sayagués to Lead New Regional Hub

Deloitte strengthens its regional presence with the launch of the Marketplace for Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, a strategic initiative designed to expand multidisciplinary services and consolidate the firm’s leadership in the region. As part of this transformation, Deloitte has appointed Rafael Sayagués as Managing Partner, a move that highlights the firm’s commitment to top-tier talent, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Expanding Deloitte’s Regional Capabilities

Deloitte operates in over 150 countries and territories, with more than 460,000 professionals worldwide. In FY 2024, the firm reported global revenues of $67.2 billion. With more than 175 years of experience, Deloitte delivers services in: 

• Audit & Assurance
• Consulting
• Tax
• Risk
• Transactions
• Legal, Technology
• And Digital Transformation

Helping clients innovate, build trust, and create lasting impact. The new Marketplace structure integrates Deloitte’s expertise across:

• Strategic Consulting
• Technology
• Digital Transformation
• M&A
• Tax and Legal Services
• And Audit & Assurance. 

With this model, Deloitte aims to offer tailored solutions to key industries while leveraging advanced technologies and combining global vision with local knowledge.

Rafael Sayagués will lead this initiative alongside 25 new partners, who join the existing 60 partners in the region. Sayagués emphasized the strategic value of this expansion:

“The integration of new partners and specialized talent allows us to strengthen our multidisciplinary value proposition and support clients in their transformation and growth. This step reaffirms Deloitte’s leadership in the region and our commitment to create impact aligned with the new digital economy and global mega trends,” he said.

Rafael Sayagués: Leadership and Vision

With over 30 years of professional experience, Sayagués has advised on local and international tax structuring, multijurisdictional M&A transactions, corporate reorganizations, and investment guidance for regional groups, multinationals, and multilatinas.

He has been recognized as an Eminent Practitioner by Chambers Latin America, a Leading Individual by Legal 500, and Highly Regarded by International Tax Review. Beyond his professional achievements, Sayagués is an active driver of the venture capital ecosystem, startups, and private investment in the region, participating in organizations that promote development, governance, public policy, and international investment attraction.

Strategic Impact of the New Marketplace

The Marketplace aims to combine specialized local expertise with global insights, anticipating emerging business challenges and delivering innovative solutions tailored to the needs of each country. Deloitte’s expanded regional team is expected to drive the firm’s growth strategy, attract talent, and enhance its offering across multiple service lines.

“Our goal is to create a multidisciplinary hub that supports clients’ transformation while strengthening Deloitte’s leadership in Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic,” Sayagués added.

Sayagués’ deep expertise in venture capital, startups, and corporate strategy positions Deloitte to anticipate emerging market challenges, attract top talent, and deliver impactful solutions that advance the region’s digital economy and sustainable growth.