David Castro
About David Castro
David Castro is a Commercial Leader and Associate Director at Arup, with a background in structural engineering and sustainable development.
Title
David Castro is a Commercial Leader and Associate Director at Arup. He has held these positions since 2023 and 2001, respectively.
Education and Expertise
David Castro has a diverse educational background. He studied Sustainable Development and achieved 'Shaping a Sustainable Future - Sustainability for Leaders' at the University of Cambridge from 2021 to 2022. He also studied Business Economics, completing a Masters Module at Imperial College London from 2013 to 2014. David holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Civil Engineering from RMIT University, where he studied from 1997 to 2000. His secondary education was completed at Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne, Australia, from 1991 to 1996.
Professional Background
David Castro has led multi-disciplinary engineering and consulting teams on some of Arup's largest and most complex projects. His experience spans several countries, including Spain, Australia, Qatar, and other parts of Europe. David has a strong background in structural engineering and serves as the Design Director for various projects in the built environment.
Project Experience
David Castro has extensive experience in numerous project sectors, including Arts & Culture, Aviation, Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Hotels & Leisure, and Retail. He also leads business development efforts in the Sports sector at Arup.