AMSTERDAM — Global infrastructure giant Ferrovial has named three seasoned leaders to top roles within its highways division, Cintra, as the company targets expansion across the U.S. and international markets. The appointments, announced in a July 21 release, underscore Ferrovial’s ambition to tap new opportunities in the growing global toll road and transportation infrastructure market.

According to the release, Javier Tamargo has been named U.S. CEO, Alberto González has been appointed director of business development, and Ricardo Bosch Urzua has stepped in as director of strategy. All three executives will be based at Cintra’s U.S. headquarters in Austin, Texas, and report directly to Cintra CEO Andrés Sacristán.

Ferrovial has identified a robust pipeline of infrastructure assets and expansion prospects in the United States and abroad — growth that the new leaders are expected to drive forward.

“Alberto, Javier and Ricardo each bring deep expertise and strategic vision to their new roles and their appointments position us well to increase our momentum and expand in the U.S. and around the world,” said Sacristán in the statement.

Tamargo Takes Helm as U.S. CEO

‍In his new role, Tamargo will oversee Cintra’s entire U.S. highway portfolio, which includes high-profile managed lanes such as the TEXpress Lanes in Texas, I-77 Express in North Carolina, and 66 Express in Northern Virginia.

A veteran who joined Ferrovial in 2002, Tamargo brings more than two decades of experience spanning North America and Europe. He most recently served as president and CEO of Canada’s 407 ETR, one of the world’s first all-electronic, open-access toll highways — a $3.6 billion corridor that continues to be a flagship project for the company.

Before leading 407 ETR, Tamargo held senior positions as COO of the North Tarrant Express in Dallas-Fort Worth and CEO of I-77 Express in Charlotte. His previous role at 407 ETR has now been filled by Jose Espinosa, according to Ferrovial.

González to Drive New Business Development

‍As Cintra’s new director of business development, González will spearhead the firm’s pursuit of new deals and partnerships to grow its infrastructure portfolio both in the U.S. and internationally. He joined Ferrovial in 2004 and has since held several senior positions spanning business development and asset management.

Most recently, González served as U.S. CEO for Cintra, where he led operational oversight and expansion in one of the company’s largest markets. He brings over 20 years of expertise in infrastructure development to his new role, as the company eyes both greenfield and brownfield opportunities.

Bosch Urzua to Shape Long-Term Strategy

‍In his new post as director of strategy, Bosch Urzua will lead Cintra’s roadmap for expansion into new asset classes and partnership models, while identifying strategic and inorganic growth opportunities.

With over 25 years of international experience in public-private partnerships, Bosch is widely regarded as an expert in structuring and negotiating complex infrastructure project financings. For the past 12 years, he has served as Cintra’s North America head of business development, helping the firm secure major projects and partnerships in the region.

Strategic Growth for Cintra and Ferrovial

‍Ferrovial, which operates in over 15 countries with a global workforce exceeding 25,000, is doubling down on highways and toll roads as urbanization and population growth fuel the need for modern transportation infrastructure.

“Urbanization and population growth are driving the need for transportation projects, making infrastructure an attractive sector for investors,” said Silvia Ruiz, global head of investor relations for Ferrovial, in an interview with Construction Dive.

Cintra’s expanding footprint in North America — a region with rising demand for alternative delivery models like public-private partnerships — is seen as a strategic pillar for Ferrovial’s long-term growth plan.

The appointments of Tamargo, González and Bosch Urzua signal a clear commitment to accelerating this vision, bringing experienced leadership and a fresh focus to the company’s already strong highway portfolio.

Originally reported by Julie Strupp in Construction Dive.