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ALSTOM S.A: Alstom's Board of Directors appoints Martin Sion as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 April 2026
Globenewswire·2025-10-08 17:34

Core Points - Alstom has appointed Martin Sion as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2026, succeeding Henri Poupart-Lafarge, who has served since February 2016 [1][2] - The Board of Directors conducted an extensive search process and believes Martin Sion has the necessary experience to lead the company [2] - Henri Poupart-Lafarge will continue in his role until the transition to ensure a smooth handover [2] Martin Sion's Background - Martin Sion graduated from École Centrale de Paris and has held various engineering positions since joining Société Européenne de Propulsion in 1990 [4] - He has extensive experience in the aerospace sector, having held leadership roles at Snecma and Safran, and became CEO of ArianeGroup in 2023 [4] Company Overview - Alstom is a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, committed to developing innovative transportation solutions [6] - The company operates in 63 countries with a workforce of over 86,000 people and generated sales of €18.5 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025 [6]