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Andre Salcedo

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CEO Motiva Trilhos at Motiva
📍 Brazil

André Salcedo is a senior executive with deep expertise in infrastructure finance, M&A, and corporate restructuring. As the CEO of Motiva Trilhos and former CEO of Sabesp, he spearheaded Latin Americas largest water utility privatization. An alumnus of Harvard Business School, he is recognized for his innovative and emotionally prepared leadership in complex environments.

He is passionate about the intersection of infrastructure, technology, and urban development, with a stated focus on Smart Cities. He has a personal connection to the city of Salvador, his birthplace, and has publicly shared his pride in its technological and infrastructural advancements.

Unique fact: He has authored multiple publications proposing improvements to infrastructure financing legislation in Brazil, comparing local investment funds to US Master Limited Partnerships.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
CEO Motiva Trilhos
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Brazil
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Infrastructure Finance
Authored publications on innovative financing models for infrastructure projects and has extensive experience in capital markets from his time at BNDES and other leadership roles.
Urban Mobility
Currently the CEO of Motiva Trilhos, a rail transport company, and serves as Vice President of the Board for the National Association of Passenger Rail Transporters.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
CEO Motiva Trilhos
Motiva
12-2025
Vice President Board of Directors
ANPTrilhos - Associação Nacional dos Transportadores de Passageiros sobre Trilhos
12-2003 - 9-2025
Engineer
BNDES
6-2016 - 4-2019
Head at Capital Markets Division
BNDES
5-2013 - 6-2016
Chief Of Staff at Managing Diretor's Office
BNDES
In the press

Media appearances

Motiva hires new railways CEO. Featured in LatinFinance
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Motiva define executivo responsável pela plataforma de trilhos. Featured in MetroCPTM
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Education
2-2025 - 5-2025
Executive Education - AMP (Advanced Management Program)
Harvard Business School
2019 - 2021
Master of Business Administration - MBA
FESPSP - Fundação Escola de Sociologia e Politica de São Paulo
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