RATP Dev USA Names New Chief Development Officer
In his new role, Ibrahima Toure will oversee RATP Dev USA’s business development and marketing teams, generating business results through investing equally in people and operational improvement.

Ibrahima Toure brings over 20 years of transit industry experience overseeing operations and safety and business development.
RATP Dev USA
RATP Dev USA appointed Ibrahima Toure as chief development officer.
In his new role, Toure will oversee RATP Dev USA’s business development and marketing teams, generating business results through investing equally in people and operational improvement.
“I’m honored to be joining RATP Dev USA,” said Toure. “I’m excited for the chance to contribute to the future success of the organization with a fresh perspective and drive business results.”
Toure brings over 20 years of transit industry experience overseeing operations and safety and business development. His most recent role in the industry was with another global transit provider as regional VP.
“We welcome Ibrahima. Beyond his professional qualities and his deep knowledge of the transport industry, we particularly appreciate a man whose values and sense of service perfectly match our brand," said Cyril Aubin, CEO of RATP Dev USA. “We’re confident that his ‘boots on the ground’ experience gives him a unique perspective and will prove to be an extremely valuable asset to RATP Dev.”
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