Alstom Appoints Cathy Pianon as Group Communications Director
Mobility solutions provider Alstom has appointed Cathy Pianon as its new Group Communications Director. She will assume her role on October 1, 2026.
Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, announced the appointment of Cathy Pianon as Group Communications Director, effective October 1, 2026. In her new role, she will report directly to CEO Martin Sion.
Pianon will oversee Alstom's global communication functions, including corporate communications, media relations, internal communications, digital communications, events, brand, and reputation. She brings extensive experience in communication and transformation within international, listed companies.
"Cathy brings strong international experience, a great capacity to support corporate transformations, and an excellent understanding of stakeholder expectations. Her background within listed groups, as well as her experience supporting industrial companies in complex and changing environments, will be valuable assets for Alstom," stated CEO Martin Sion.
Pianon joins Alstom from SEB Group, where she served as Deputy CEO for Public Affairs and Communication. Her previous experience includes senior positions at Euro Disney, Vivendi, Vinci, and Bureau Veritas, where she developed expertise in corporate and financial communication, crisis management, and supporting business transformations.