ST. BRUNO, Quebec —Alstom has announced the appointment of a man who will play a key role in determining the future of the company's rail car plant in Thunder Bay.
Michael Keroulle is now the president of Alstom's Americas Region which includes North America and Latin America.
In an announcement, the company said Keroulle is responsible for executing the Alstom in Motion strategy and the region's commercial and operational performance, as well as the continued regional integration of Bombardier Transportation.
He joined the company following its acquisition of Bombardier Transportation earlier this year.
Keroulle was previously the president and CEO of General Electric Steam Power, a $4.5 billion business with 10,000 employees in 60 countries.
He has also held posts with Alstom Power including general manager/managing director in the Middle East, India and Europe.
The announcement stated that Keroulle has a track record of "operational rigor to deliver solid results for customers and for his business."
