This appointment will be effective from 1 January 2003. Pierre Bilger will remain chairman of the Board until 31 December 2003, when Kron will also succeed him as chairman.
Alstom announces new CEO
During a meeting on 4 November 2002, following a proposal by the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) and by the Nominations and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Alstom has appointed Mr Patrick Kron as the new CEO.