Wallut Named Chief Commercial Officer at Alstom
Jérôme Wallut will oversee Alstom’s global commercial activities including commercial strategy, business development, and public affairs.
Jérôme Wallut has a degree in aerospace engineering and a business degree from the INSEAD Business School.
Photo: Alstom
Alstom, a mobility solutions developer, announced it has appointed Jérôme Wallut as CCO.
Wallut will oversee Alstom’s global commercial activities including commercial strategy, business development, and public affairs. He will also be a member of Alstom’s leadership team and report to Henri Poupart-Lafarge, Alstom CEO and chairman of the board.
Wallut was previously president of Alstom Americas. He began his career at Airbus, a European aircraft manufacturer, where he served several positions in the after-sales division, in the test flight department, and subsequently in the programs department and delivery center.
Wallut joined Alstom Transport in 2000 as director of Project Management Methods and became operations director for Alstom’s Signaling in Asia.
In 2003, he became major account director for RATP (Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens) and RFF (Réseau Ferré de France). Wallut was then appointed VP of the Casco Signal Ltd. joint venture in China. From 2007 to 2009, he was the key accounts director for the SNCF (Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français).
From 2010 to 2014, Wallut was senior VP at Alstom Transport in France. He was appointed senior VP at Alstom in North America in 2014.
More Management
FIFA World Cup Matches Are Driving Record Transit Ridership Nationwide
See how World Cup matches are generating record transit demand across North America, with ridership surpassing Super Bowls, concerts, and Olympic-era events.
Read More →
The Hidden Cost of Fuel Data Inaccuracy in Public Transit Fleets
In today's transit environment, accurate fuel and mileage data are critical to reducing costs, minimizing downtime, and improving fleet performance.
Read More →
Virginia's $28.5B Transportation Plan Targets Transit and Rail
Approved by the Commonwealth Transportation Board, the program supports ongoing infrastructure projects while providing new investments in transit, state of good repair and transportation alternatives.
Read More →
Latinos In Transit Seeks Host Organization for 2027 Leadership Summit
The selected host organization will showcase its transit system, projects, and community while welcoming hundreds of industry leaders and emerging professionals during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Read More →
Bipartisan BUSES Act Seeks Changes to New York City's Bus Idling Enforcement Program
Backed by motorcoach operators, the legislation seeks to balance emissions goals with passenger safety by allowing limited idling for inspections, accessibility needs and extreme weather conditions.
Read More →
DOT: Brightline Corridor Incidents Fall 30% Following Federal Safety Upgrades
Safety improvements funded through a $25 million federal investment are credited with reducing trespassing and train-vehicle collisions along the Brightline Florida corridor.
Read More →
D Line Expansion Fuels Growth Across LA Metro's Rail System
Weekend rail ridership was especially strong, soaring 18% as riders embraced expanded access to jobs, entertainment, dining, and cultural destinations, said the agency. Total system ridership for May, including bus and rail, was 26,966,657.
Read More →
Q4 Travel Data Reveals Drop in Vehicle Traffic to Manhattan Congestion Zone
NYMTC’s quarterly Travel Patterns Report provides a snapshot of travel activity throughout New York City, Long Island, the Lower Hudson Valley, and northern New Jersey using data collected from the agencies operating the region’s bridges, tunnels, and public transit systems.
Read More →
Southern California's Metrolink Debuts Contactless Fare Payment Pilot
Customers traveling between Redlands and Los Angeles can now tap their preferred payment method, including a credit or debit card, mobile wallet, or wearable device, at station validators before boarding and again while exiting.
Read More →
California's BART Approves FY27 Budget While Maintaining Service Levels
The budget covers July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, a period when pandemic emergency funds run out, the District faces a structural deficit of $375 million, and a regional transit funding measure may appear on the November ballot.
Read More →