Ignacio B.
About Ignacio B.
Ignacio B. is the Managing Director at Arup with extensive experience in infrastructure and real estate project advisory, specializing in transportation infrastructure finance and feasibility.
Current Title and Role at Arup
Ignacio B. has been the Managing Director at Arup since 2018. Based in California, United States, he oversees various aspects of the company's operations, bringing his extensive industry experience to the forefront. Ignacio's responsibilities include leading teams, managing projects, and providing strategic direction to ensure the successful execution of Arup's objectives.
Work Experience at Arup
Ignacio B. has a long-standing history with Arup, having worked there from 1994 to 2022. Initially, he served as Principal and Board Director in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he played a crucial role in various high-profile projects and initiatives. Over the years, Ignacio developed a deep understanding of the company's strategies, project management methodologies, and operational efficiencies.
Previous Experience at Leslie Robertson and Associates
Before his extensive tenure at Arup, Ignacio B. worked as an Engineer at Leslie Robertson and Associates for seven months from 1993 to 1994. During this period, he gained valuable engineering experience, which laid the foundation for his future roles in project management and infrastructure consultancy.
Educational Background and Degrees
Ignacio B. has an extensive educational background. He earned an MBA with a focus on Business Administration, Project Finance, and Real Estate from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, between 2002 and 2005. He also achieved an MSc in Architecture and Structural Engineering from the College of Environmental Design at UC Berkeley from 1990 to 1993. Additionally, Ignacio holds a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from the University of Oxford, completed from 1987 to 1990.
Expertise and Specializations
Ignacio B. specializes in innovative project delivery methods, including Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain (DBFOM). He advises on infrastructure and real estate projects at all stages of development, from pre-feasibility to operations. His expertise includes conducting financial feasibility and due diligence studies for infrastructure projects. Ignacio also provides consultancy on construction costs and schedules, with a focus on transportation infrastructure finance and feasibility.