ROADIS has redoubled its efforts in training its employees, always focused on promoting and enhancing the company's human talent.
In 2019, ROADIS implemented new policies which have allowed us to improve our teams’ development and training.
Chairman
A member of the Board of Directors of ROADIS since May 2016, Gabriel started his career at the National Bank of Canada as a Securities and Markets Analyst. He later worked in the transport industry, at Bombardier’s Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Strategy department. He joined PSP Investments in 2011 and has been a Senior Director with the PSP Infrastructure team since 2015, participating in numerous deals in the infrastructure sector. Gabriel holds a degree in Economics, Administration and Finance from McGill University and HEC Montreal.
Director
A member of the Board of Directors of ROADIS since May 2018, Patrick started his career in infrastructure consulting at PwC.
With more than 15 years of experience in the infrastructure sector, Charbonneau is currently working at the PSP offices in London, where he leads the organization's expansion plans in the infrastructure sector in Europe and worldwide.
He is a business administration graduate specialising in finance from Bishop’s University. He subsequently completed a High Potential Leadership program at Harvard University. In addition, he has been a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) since 2002.
Independent Director
An Independent Director on the Board of Directors of ROADIS since May 2017. She has held similar positions with companies such as Copenhagen Airports, the Portmeirion Group, the TUI Group and Bristol Airport (where she serves as Chair of the Board). Throughout her career, Janis has held different executive positions at BAA Plc. (now Heathrow Airport Holdings Ltd.). In addition, she has been Managing Director of Gatwick Airport and Chairperson of Heathrow Airport Ltd. for five years, as well as Chairperson of Heathrow Express. Janis holds a degree in Mathematics and Psychology from the University of Edinburgh and completed her education with the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
Independent Director
A member of the Board of Directors of ROADIS since December 2018, Ignacio has held various positions of responsibility: he has been Managing Director of the BBVA Chairperson’s Office, CEO of N+1 Private Equity and CEO of Vista Capital Expansión, among others. He is currently a board member of Telefónica and Senior Advisor of Apollo Global Management for Spain, as well as chairman of Metrovacesa.
Ignacio holds a degree in Business Administration and Economics from the University of Bilbao and a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from INSEAD.
CEO and Vice Chairman
A graduate in Civil Engineering from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. Labarra started his career at Cintra, where he held different positions of responsibility in Portugal (Norte Litoral), Canada (40ETR), Spain and the USA for 13 years.
After this he joined the Isolux Group as Managing Director of Highway Concessions. At this stage, he led the team and the implementation of the project portfolio that constituted the starting point of ROADIS, from 2016 to this day.
CEO
With a degree in Civil Engineering from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Labarra started his career at Cintra, where he held different positions of responsibility in Portugal, Canada, Spain and the USA for 13 years.
He later joined the Isolux Group, where as Managing Director of Highway Concessions he led the creation of the project portfolio that today constitutes the starting point of ROADIS He has been CEO of ROADIS from the outset.
Chief Audit and Risk Officer
Javier holds a degree in Law and in Business Administration and Economics from the Comillas Pontifical University (ICADE) and completed an International Executive Program at the INSEAD Business School (Fontainebleau campus). He has extensive experience in the construction and infrastructure sector, mainly at Ferrovial where he was in charge of the entire Group’s Control, Internal Audit and Risk areas, among other positions held. In the telecommunications sector, he was the Audit Director at his previous company, ONO.
He later joined ROADIS, where he currently leads the internal audit, risk and insurance areas.
Head of Europe & Innovation
Esther holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and a Master's degree in Public Services and Infrastructure Management and has extensive international experience in PPP projects.
Prior to her appointment as Head of Europe, she held the position of Managing Director in India between 2009 and 2015. Since 2019 she has also been responsible for the company's Innovation activities. Before joining ROADIS, she held different positions at OHL Concesiones.
Center of Excellence Director
José Ramón holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and a degree in Business Administration and Management.
His entire career has been focused on the world of infrastructure concessions, holding different responsibilities both in the technical and operational side, as well as in finance and asset management. He was Managing Director of Sociedad Concesionaria Autovía A-4 Madrid, a member of the board of directors of several projects, as well as Director of ROADIS USA. He currently leads the ROADIS Centre of Excellence.
Head of Brazil
José has solid experience with international companies in different sectors. He started his journey as CFO at Rubuvil in Portugal and was later appointed CFO at the Lena Group, based in Lisbon. In addition, he worked as CFO at Martifer.
Before joining ROADIS at the end of 2015, he worked as COO at Finertec, a holding company dedicated to activities in the energy, engineering, real estate and infrastructure management sectors.
Before being appointed as Head of Brazil in January 2018, he served as CFO of the VIABAHÍA concession holder.
Managing Director of Investments
Shawn is responsible for overseeing the Group's investment activities. Before joining ROADIS, Shawn was a Senior Investment Director at PSP, in the area of global private investments, specifically infrastructure investment.
Shawn holds an MBA from McGill University and a law degree from Université de Montréal.
Human Resources Director
Antonio holds a Law degree, a Master's degree in Management and Human Resources Management and a Master's degree in Occupational Risk Prevention; he has spent almost his entire career at the company.
Joining as a lawyer at Corsan Corviam, he later took on positions of greater responsibility in the area of Labour Relations and HR Management, until reaching his current position as Human Resources Director at ROADIS.
General Counsel
Ana Lorente started her career as a lawyer at Estudio Jurídico Serrano, a Spanish law firm operating internationally and headquartered in Madrid. She later joined Ferrovial, where she worked as a lawyer for over a decade and held the position of Corporate Legal Affairs Director.
For the last six years, she has worked as Director of the Legal Area and Secretary of the Board of Obras Subterráneas (OSSA), a company specialized in mining, energy, services and underground construction. Ana holds a Law degree from Complutense University of Madrid and has completed her education with numerous specialized courses and seminars.
SPG Head
José María holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and has an MBA from IPADE Business School. He joined Isolux Aparcamientos as Project Manager and was Isolux Infrastructure’s Director for Mexico for eight years and then at ROADIS. During this period, he acquired significant experience across all areas relating to the search for business opportunities, financing and concession management of toll highways. He has been responsible for North America since the end of 2016. He currently leads the corporate strategic projects (SPG) area.
Head of India
Kaushik started out his career at Paharpur Cooling Towers, an energy company. Headquartered in India, it has an international presence and is among the leading companies in its sector. He then joined BOT vertical of L&T (the largest infrastructure conglomerate in India later renamed as L&T IDPL) in 2000 for 12 years handling many assignments finally heading all BOT highway projects in South India as General Manager till he joined Essel Infraprojects, where he worked as Chief Operating Officer for three years, managing more than 15 projects.
Over the past four years, he has worked as CEO of the road division at Reliance Infrastructure, a company specialising in the infrastructure sector, with a portfolio of 11 highways and total managed investment of $1.7 trillion.
Kaushik has a civil engineering degree from the University of Jadavpur, adding to his education with numerous specialized courses and seminars. He also has an MBA from IIM Calcutta.
Head of Mexico
A graduate in Law and Business Management and Administration (ICADE), Carlos career has taken him to various places: investment, sales, business development and finance; in various industries. He is currently the Country Manager in Mexico. In the country he manages a large group of professionals divided into two concessions: CAMS and COPEXA.
He also seeks ROADIS opportunities for growth in the country, and he always keeps abreast of new developments to precisely manage the operations of a key country amongst the markets where our company currently operates.
CFO
Eduard holds a degree in Business Administration and Management from ESADE and completed his education in the US with an MBA from Harvard Business School.
He started his career at the consultancy firm McKinsey&Company and later joined Abengoa, where he held different positions relating to developing, managing and financing infrastructure. Before joining ROADIS, he held the position of Executive Vice President, CFO and COO at Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure, a Nasdaq-listed company dedicated to managing a global portfolio of power generation, transmission and water assets. In addition to serving as CFO, Eduard leads the corporate support function teams at ROADIS.
We want to recognize and appreciate the work our team does; a fantastic group of employees and partners who, with talent and commitment, have contributed in a big way to achieving the company's targets and objectives. Only in this way can we offer the best possible service to our users and become a leader in the sector.
