Mercedes Gonzalez Romeral has extensive work experience in various roles related to public-private partnerships (PPPs) and infrastructure development. Mercedes is currently serving as the Head of Public-Private Partnerships at Banco Centroamericano de Integración Económica (BCIE), where they are responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance private participation in PPPs. Prior to this, they worked as a Coordinator of Public-Private Partnerships at BCIE, where they oversaw the implementation of PPP programs and projects and coordinated the infrastructure implementation under PPP schemes.
Before their time at BCIE, Mercedes worked as a Manager at ProPublic Mexico, where they gained experience in project management and team leadership. Mercedes also served as the Country Manager at Ingenor México, S.A. de C.V, where they were responsible for managing operations in the country. Additionally, they have held advisory roles at A.T.Kearney, S.A., OHL Industrial, S.L., and GB Global Corporate Finance, S.A., where they provided strategic guidance and support in the infrastructure and finance sectors.
Mercedes has a background in journalism and communication, as they previously served as the Director of ProPública and a Project Manager at Comsa Emte and Geotecnia y Cimientos, S.A. (Grupo Dragados), where they gained experience in managing concession projects and coordinating construction activities.
Overall, Mercedes Gonzalez Romeral has a diverse and comprehensive work experience in PPPs, infrastructure development, and project management across various industries and organizations.
Mercedes Gonzalez Romeral completed their BA in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Transport from Universidad Politécnica in Madrid. Mercedes then pursued a Masters Degree in Infrastructure and Public Services from the same university, focusing on Project Finance and Management Public Private Partnerships.