SECRETARIAT

The Secretariat is IRF’s main working body, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Under the supervision and oversight of the Executive Committee, the Secretariat is responsible for all activities, memberships, and partnerships of the IRF and works as the liaison between all IRF members, ensuring that partnerships occur effectively and efficiently. The management of the Secretariat is entrusted to the Director General, appointed by the Board of Directors. The Director General represents the Federation in all legal and administrative matters. Together with the President and the Board, the DG defines strategic plans for the Federation and ensures the daily management of the Secretariat.

Gonzalo Alcaraz

Acting Director General, International Road Federation

Gonzalo Alcaraz, a seasoned expert in transportation technology, currently serves as the Acting Director General of the International Road Federation (IRF). With over 15 years of experience in Internet of Things (IoT), urban mobility, Vehicle-to-Infrastructure communication (V2X), and Cooperative, Connected and Automated Mobility (CCAM), Gonzalo Alcaraz has made significant contributions to the field. 

Gonzalo holds a Telecommunications Engineering degree from Universidad Blas Pascal (Argentina), where he graduated in the top 5% of his class. He also completed a II Level Specializing Master in Wireless Systems and Related Technologies at Politecnico di Torino (Italy) and an MBA from Blekinge Institute of Technology (Sweden), with a thesis on “Measuring Disruptive Susceptibility: Insights from the ITS Industry”. 

He has collaborated with industry leaders, government agencies, and academic institutions to integrate advanced technologies into transportation systems, significantly enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability. A multilingual professional, Gonzalo is fluent in Italian, English, and French, with native proficiency in Spanish. 

Meet the IRF Team