Santiago García-Arias Vila

Santiago García-Arias Vila is a Senior Consultant at Aninver with over a decade of experience in international development, infrastructure planning, and architecture. He has worked across Africa and Europe, supporting projects funded by major donors such as the World Bank, EU, USAID, and UN agencies. His expertise spans project design, technical assessments, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with regulatory frameworks. Before joining Aninver, Santiago held key roles at UNOPS, where he led multidisciplinary teams and coordinated infrastructure projects in countries including Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sierra Leone. In Spain, he also managed real estate developments, overseeing the full project cycle from planning to execution. Santiago brings a unique blend of technical and strategic capabilities, enabling him to deliver impactful, context-sensitive solutions in complex environments.

Areas of Expertise

Languages

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

Experience in Countries

Spain, United Kingdom, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan and Tanzania