Alstom announces Valentina Rodriguez as Managing Director of Services in Latin America

“The appointment of Valentina Rodriguez marks another important step in strengthening our business strategy in Latin America, now with a focus on Services. Valentina’s extensive experience in the railway sector,  will help strengthen our execution capabilities, enhance our competitiveness, and generate even greater value for our customers in the region,” said Bernard Peille, Vice President of Alstom in Latin America.

With more than 25 years of experience in the public transportation sector, Valentina has a wealth of experience in operations, maintenance, project management, and leadership in complex tenders across North America. She has held strategic leadership positions in public and private-sector organizations, and most recently was responsible for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Strategy and Partnerships in Alstom’s central Services organization.

“I take on this position with the commitment to strengthen Alstom’s Services operations in Latin America, a region with great growth potential, thanks to Alstom’s innovative and sustainable solutions, and great people. As an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and O&M provider, Alstom is uniquely placed to partner with transit system owners, and our Services business plays a strategic role in generating value for our customers throughout the entire asset lifecycle” said Valentina.

Globally recognized for its expertise in services throughout the entire lifecycle of rail systems, Alstom offers solutions ranging from maintenance and modernization to operations. In Latin America, the company has more than 1,300 employees across 23 sites, working on the maintenance or modernization of more than 780 trains and/or locomotives.