Peter Torrellas

Vice President and Partner for Digital Cities and Infrastructure | Siemens Advanta

Peter Torrellas is the Vice President and Partner for Digital Cities and Infrastructure for Siemens Internet of Things (IoT) Services. In this role, he oversees the company’s Cities, Logistics, Water, Buildings, Air Quality, and Mobility digitalization portfolio in North America.

With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of digital innovation and our built infrastructure, Torrellas has held several senior positions within the company. Most recently, his role was the Head of Smart Cities and Communities at Siemens Smart Infrastructure which had a business and strategy focus on smart buildings, resilience, sustainability, IoT, energy production, energy procurement, energy efficiency, and infrastructure finance. Additionally, as Chief Technology Officer at Siemens Infrastructure & Cities, he was at the forefront of the Smart City movement with a portfolio that included logistics, aviation, passenger and freight rail, ports, and road and city mobility.

Torrellas began his passion for making infrastructure smarter fifteen years ago by successfully designing and delivering over $500M in software, hardware and IT technology for New York City’s infrastructure.

Torrellas’ years of expertise managing a diverse smart cities portfolio have positioned him as an expert in the industry. He is a nationally recognized thought leader in the design and implementation of new technologies across several asset classes and has been hosted by the United Nations, World Bank Group, United States Conference of Mayors, National Governors Association, National Academies of Sciences, International City and County Managers Association and many others to discuss the role of technology in our cities.