# Antonio Carrillo

> Antonio Carrillo is an engineering-trained industrial executive who has led Arcosa since its 2018 separation from Trinity Industries. Previously CEO of Mexichem, now Orbia, he reshaped Arcosa around construction materials and engineered structures through acquisitions and divestitures. CRH completed its approximately $8.5 billion acquisition of Arcosa on October 23, 2026. Carrillo also became NRG Energy’s non-executive board chair in April 2026.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Arcosa; Non-Executive Chair at NRG Energy
- **Organizations:** Arcosa, NRG Energy, Trinity Industries, Mexichem / Orbia Advance Corporation, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, Dallas Citizens Council, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Universidad Anáhuac, MBA, finance, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
- **Known for:** Led Arcosa from its 2018 spin-off through its acquisition by CRH in October 2026., Oversaw Arcosa’s $1.2 billion acquisition of Stavola’s construction materials business in 2024., Oversaw the $450 million divestiture of Arcosa’s inland barge business in April 2026.

## Career timeline

- **Before 1993** — Worked in manufacturing, rising to supervisor and plant manager before his MBA.
- **1993** — Graduated from Wharton’s MBA program.
- **1996-2012** — Worked at Trinity Industries, ultimately leading its Energy Equipment Group and Mexico operations.
- **2012-2018** — Chief Executive Officer of Mexichem, subsequently renamed Orbia.
- **2014-2018** — Served on Trinity Industries’ board.
- **2015-2018** — Served on Dr Pepper Snapple Group’s board.
- **2018** — Returned to Trinity in April; became Arcosa President and CEO at its November separation.
- **2019** — Joined NRG Energy’s board.
- **2024** — Arcosa completed its $1.2 billion Stavola construction materials acquisition and divested steel components.
- **2026** — Arcosa sold its barge business in April; Carrillo became NRG board chair April 30; CRH completed its Arcosa acquisition October 23.

## Achievements

- Led Arcosa from its 2018 spin-off through its acquisition by CRH in October 2026.
- Oversaw Arcosa’s $1.2 billion acquisition of Stavola’s construction materials business in 2024.
- Oversaw the $450 million divestiture of Arcosa’s inland barge business in April 2026.
- Appointed NRG Energy’s non-executive board chair, effective April 30, 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — CRH completed its acquisition of Arcosa on October 23; the announced enterprise value was approximately $8.5 billion.
- **2026-09** — Arcosa stockholders approved the CRH acquisition on September 4.
- **2026-04** — Became NRG Energy’s non-executive board chair on April 30.
- **2026-04** — Arcosa completed the $450 million inland barge business sale on April 1.

## Links

- Website: https://www.arcosa.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-carrillo-44b491295

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