May 7, 2010 In This Issue » BREAKING NEWS » NEWS HEADLINES » EARTH DAY - TELLING OUR STORY » COVERAGE OF 2010 BUS & PARATRANSIT CONFERENCE » COMMENTARY » AROUND THE INDUSTRY » APTA NEWS » PEOPLE ON THE MOVE The classifieds in this issue include three chief executive officer positions!	BREAKING NEWS Roelof van Ark Selected as CEO of California High-Speed Rail Authority The California High-Speed Rail Authority named Roelof van Ark as chief executive officer. He currently serves as president of Alstom Transportation, a role he has held since 2005.  Alstom Transportation is the North American subsidiary of the French company Alstom, which built France's bullet trains. Van Ark, 58, is a former executive for Siemens, an International high-speed train manufacturer, and General Electric.  APTA President William Millar lauded the appointment.  "I congratulate the Authority on this outstanding choice," said Millar.  "Roelof's proven track record and extensive experience is a major step forward for high-speed rail." More details will follow in the May 24 issue of Passenger Transport. Return to Top | Return to Main Next Article »
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