ALSTOM, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, announces the appointment of Tristan le Masne as MD of Alstom Southern Africa, based in Johannesburg. He succeeds Bernard Peille, who has transitioned to lead Alstom’s Latin America cluster.
In this role, Tristan will assume full responsibility for the growth of Alstom’s portfolio in Southern Africa and will provide strategic oversight for the company’s four entities in South Africa: Gibela Rail joint venture (JV), Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa JV, Bombela Maintenance JV and Alstom Ubunye.
“I am pleased to announce Tristan’s role leading our Southern Africa team. The past ten years have been transformational for Alstom in South Africa. We have focused on integrating cutting-edge train manufacturing processes, advanced operations management, and maintenance technologies while expanding our local workforce. Our commitment to localisation not only drives job creation but also enhances the quality of service we provide to our customers. As a key member of our leadership team for five years, Tristan brings invaluable expertise, further strengthened by his involvement as a non- executive director on the Gibela Rail Board. Alstom’s vision in the region is all about enhanced collaboration with our customers to address their current and future mobility challenges, ensuring that our solutions meet their needs effectively and sustainably,” said Andrew DeLeone, president of the Alstom Africa, Middle East, and Central Asia (AMECA) region.
Tristan is a highly regarded leader with significant experience, previously holding the position of vice president for Finance in Alstom’s AMECA region. Prior to this, he served as vice president of Internal Audit and Internal Control in Paris, France. Tristan joined Alstom in 2009 and holds a Master’s in Management along with several leadership qualifications.
“I am genuinely excited by the opportunity to lead our Southern Africa operations during this transformative growth phase. Our strong presence is not merely instrumental; it serves as the driving force behind the modernisation of the railway sector, inspiring meaningful change. I look forward to joining forces with our talented team in Southern Africa as we build local capabilities together. We are not just creating greener, smarter, and safer mobility solutions; we are forging a powerful legacy that enhances the quality of life for everyone. Together, we will create a lasting impact, forging a path toward a more vibrant and interconnected future for our communities,” said Tristan.
With a diverse workforce of more than 2 000 permanent employees in South Africa and over 500 suppliers, Alstom is a dependable local growth partner, actively contributing to the development of an inclusive and sustainable rail industry in Southern Africa through localisation, job creation, and skills development. The Alstom Rolling Stock operations manufacture TraxxTM electric locomotives for Transnet Freight Rail, while the Alstom
Ubunye factory produces essential mechanical and electrical components for rolling stock. Bombela Maintenance has been established to maintain the Gautrain, a world-class rapid rail network in Gauteng, South Africa. Additionally, the Gibela Rail consortium is responsible for the delivery of 600 commuter trains for PRASA’s new rolling stock programme.
