Managing Director announced for Alstom UK and Ireland
From apprentice to MD: Alstom has announced Rob Whyte as Managing Director UK and Ireland. He was previously Managing Director in the Nordics.
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From apprentice to MD: Alstom has announced Rob Whyte as Managing Director UK and Ireland. He was previously Managing Director in the Nordics.
13 January 2025 | By
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