Guillermo Petzhold

Transport Planning Director, SEMOB, Salvador

Guillermo is an urban mobility specialist and public-sector leader currently serving as the Transport Planning Director at the Municipal Mobility Secretariat (SEMOB) in Salvador, Brazil. He has a background in civil engineering and has built his career focusing on sustainable urban transport, mobility management, and transportation planning. Previously, he worked with WRI Brasil, where he contributed to projects on corporate mobility strategies, travel demand management, and emerging mobility solutions. Guillermo has also been involved in research and publications on public transportation quality, mobility innovation, and policies to improve transport systems, helping cities advance more inclusive and efficient mobility solutions.