Thierry Darthout
PARIS
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Alstom, adept in strategic leadership and business oversight. Excelled in enhancing manufacturing efficiency and executing high-value projects across Europe, including a 6-billion-euro contract. Skilled in customer service and project performance showcasing policy improvement and cross-functional team management.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director Rolling Stock & Service
Alstom
Copenhagen
04.2020 - Current
- Managed DSB customer interface.
- Directed two-project program focusing on design and manufacturing of 100 regional rolling stocks, with a 30-year full maintenance contract. (scope: 2 bil euros)
- Managed teams across multiple European countries including Denmark, France, Germany, and Poland.
- Oversaw tender processes leading up to contract finalization.
Transformation Director
ALSTOM
Katowice
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Led special mission to enhance manufacturing efficiency for Regional Trains (ICNG, Netherlands)
- Led a special project to increase manufacturing capacity across Europe.
Chief Executive Officer
GIBELA Joint-Venture
Republic of South Africa
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Oversaw joint-venture management, ensuring accurate performance reporting.
- Managed administration of a six-billion-euro Rolling Stock contract through a joint venture involving diverse shareholders.
- Managed customer relations and handled global contract execution.
- Manufacturing and supply of 600 regional trainsets for PRASA customer.
- Enhanced train availability and spare parts management through a 1.9 billion euro service contract.
- Integrated 67% localized content in workforce and supplier cost base.
VP Operations
GIBELA Joint-Venture
Republic of South Africa
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Led the establishment of a new Manufacturing facility (100 mil.euros investment)
- Rapidly increased staffing levels and strengthened local supply chain to reach 67% local content.
- Managed Manufacturing, Industrialisation, Transfer of Technology, Quality, Sourcing, Supply Chain, IT and HSE divisions.
Service & Rolling Stock VP for Middle East & Africa Region
ALSTOM TRANSPORT
Saint-Ouen
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Led business development, tenders, and project execution for Service Product line across 10 different countries in Middle East, Africa
Site Managing Director
ALSTOM TRANSPORT
Tarbes
01.2007 - 12.2011
- Site Managing Director of a Business Unit specialized in design and manufacturing of traction systems, power modules and switchgears for the railway industry (Headcount: 700 people)
- Executed full-scale site renovation over two years.
Sourcing Director
ALSTOM POWER
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Directed sourcing operations for Turbomachines group comprising of 13 offices worldwide in Europe, Asia and Mexico (scope: 300 M€)
Quality Director
ALSTOM POWER
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Led Quality initiatives in ten manufacturing plants within the Power sector including implement of "6 Sigma" Program.
- Total factory headcount: 4000 p.
Deputy Managing Director
ALSTOM POWER
Belfort
01.2001 - 12.2003
- Deputy Managing Director of Steam Turbine Factory, Belfort - 500 people – Sales: 75 M€
- Management of Finance, Planning, Tender, Sourcing & Quality functions
Sourcing Manager
ALSTOM POWER
01.1999 - 12.2000
- Oversaw Sourcing operations within a scope of 100 million euros. Team: 50 people worldwide
Sourcing Director
VALEO Thermal Systems
La Verrière
01.1995 - 12.1998
- Company Overview: Automotive Industry.
- Directed sourcing for VALEO SEIKO Compressors.
- Established new factory operations in Amiens within two years.
Engineering Manager
GENERAL ELECTRIC MEDICAL SYSTEMS
Buc
01.1993 - 12.1995
- Developed new vascular surgery equipment line for the Healthcare Industry
Logistics & Supply Chain Manager
GENERAL ELECTRIC ITALIA
Monza
01.1992 - 12.1993
- Managed logistics and supply chain for a factory producing X-Ray medical equipment
Sourcing Product Manager
GENERAL ELECTRIC CGR
Stains
01.1989 - 12.1991
- Led sourcing for X-Ray product line.
Warehouse Manager
DAMART SERVIPOSTE ITALIA
Milano
01.1987 - 12.1989
- Managed warehouse operations for clothing business.
Education
M.B.A. - Industrial Management
EDHEC Business School
Lille, France01.1987
Engineering Degree - Mechanics & Industrial Processes
UTBM, University of Technology
Belfort, France01.1986
Skills
- Business oversight
- Strategic leadership
- Customer service experience
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Project Execution & Performance
Languages
- French, native
- English, fluent
- Italian, upper advanced
Personal Information
- Age: 60
- Number of Children: 2
- Nationality: French
- Marital Status: married
Timeline
Program Director Rolling Stock & Service
Alstom
04.2020 - Current
Transformation Director
ALSTOM
06.2019 - 03.2020
Chief Executive Officer
GIBELA Joint-Venture
01.2017 - 12.2019
VP Operations
GIBELA Joint-Venture
01.2016 - 12.2017
Service & Rolling Stock VP for Middle East & Africa Region
ALSTOM TRANSPORT
01.2012 - 12.2015
Site Managing Director
ALSTOM TRANSPORT
01.2007 - 12.2011
Sourcing Director
ALSTOM POWER
01.2004 - 12.2006
Quality Director
ALSTOM POWER
01.2003 - 12.2004
Deputy Managing Director
ALSTOM POWER
01.2001 - 12.2003
Sourcing Manager
ALSTOM POWER
01.1999 - 12.2000
Sourcing Director
VALEO Thermal Systems
01.1995 - 12.1998
Engineering Manager
GENERAL ELECTRIC MEDICAL SYSTEMS
01.1993 - 12.1995
Logistics & Supply Chain Manager
GENERAL ELECTRIC ITALIA
01.1992 - 12.1993
Sourcing Product Manager
GENERAL ELECTRIC CGR
01.1989 - 12.1991
Warehouse Manager
DAMART SERVIPOSTE ITALIA
01.1987 - 12.1989
M.B.A. - Industrial Management
EDHEC Business School
Engineering Degree - Mechanics & Industrial Processes
UTBM, University of Technology
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