Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 41 years of experience in urban development and housing, the expert excels in directing programs and teams with a focus on sustainable urban and territorial development. Expertise includes social housing promotion and urban improvement of degraded neighborhoods. Career highlights include leading numerous local and international projects, collaborating with major organizations such as the Inter-American Development Bank. Previously held roles such as Director General of ERV Arquitectes Associats and significant positions in professional associations. Responsibilities have included managing projects with substantial budgets and complex stakeholder environments.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated with donors such as the Inter-American Development Bank (BID), the European Investment Bank (BEI), and the World Bank. Experience encompasses project implementation, technical assistance, and urban development strategies. Thematic areas cover urban planning, infrastructure, and sustainable development. Projects have been regional and national in scope, taking place in locations including Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Bolivia, and Tunisia.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors including urban development, housing, tourism, civil engineering, and disaster reduction and humanitarian relief. Background includes positions at the helm of sustainable urban planning and infrastructure projects. Cross-cutting expertise involves integrating social housing with urban revitalization. The geographic scope of work spans Latin America and Europe, contributing to both local and cross-border development initiatives. The expert has developed deep familiarity with regional development issues and local governance, particularly in urban planning and infrastructure projects, with significant involvement in countries such as Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Peru, and Spain.

Languages and education

With a strong academic background in urban planning and architecture, the expert holds a Doctorate in Urbanism and Territorial Planning from the Escuela Politécnica de Catalunya, Spain, obtained in 2017, and an Architect degree from the Escuela Arquitectura in 1983. Language competences include fluency in Spanish, Catalan, and French, with proficiency in Portuguese and basic skills in English. These skills have been utilized in diverse contexts, including international project work and collaboration with multilingual teams, facilitating effective communication and project implementation across various countries and cultural settings.