Since joining Arup in 2014, Federico Torres has played a pivotal role in key transportation and infrastructure projects across Colombia and Latin America. His international experience spans pivotal managerial and consulting positions, including substantial contributions to projects such as the UK’s Intercity Express Programme and the design optimization of Medellín’s new Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system in Colombia. His collaboration with the World Bank on the Resilience in the Design of Primary Road project stands as a testament to his commitment to integrating climate-related disaster risk analysis and resilient designs into Colombia’s road infrastructure projects.

As a transportation expert, he is committed to ensuring sustainable outcomes for his clients and collaborators. He served as Arup’s Project Director on a study to scale e-mobility in Bucaramanga, Cali, and Pereira, providing guidance on technical, financial, and legal considerations that allowed for a successful integration of e-buses into daily operations.

Federico Torres advises clients and collaborators on policy and planning, and recently directed the Bogotá Metro Land Value Capture Study that focused on financial considerations for new potential stations. His leadership and knowledge of international best practices has also informed guidelines for public-private partnership rail projects in Colombia. His global professional experiences make him a valued partner in developing a more resilient and sustainable built environment for Colombia and Latin America.

He holds an MSc in Transportation & Business Management from University College London and an MBA from the Imperial College Business School.