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Rafael Santana

Since July 1, 2019
Age
53 years
Tenure
Joined WAB as Executive Vice President in February 2019 and was promoted to President and CEO on July 1, 2019.

Also at WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES

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Alicia Hammersmith
President, Freight Services
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David L. DeNinno
EVP, General Counsel, and Secretary
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Eric Gebhardt
EVP and Chief Technology Officer

About

Rafael Santana currently serves as the President and CEO of WAB, a position he has held since July 1, 2019. During his early tenure at WAB, he advanced from his role as Executive Vice President to steer the company’s strategic direction and operational excellence.

Before joining WAB, he built an impressive career at General Electric from 2000 onwards, holding several leadership roles across the Transportation, Power, and Oil & Gas sectors. Notably, he served as President and CEO of GE Transportation and led multiple divisions including GE in Latin America, GE Oil and Gas Turbomachinery Solutions, and others, which solidified his reputation as a global executive leader.

Beyond his corporate roles, his contributions extend to board-level responsibilities such as serving on the Board of Directors of Travelers Insurance since 2022. While specific personal and educational details have not been disclosed, his extensive experience in steering complex international operations and driving strategic growth underlines his influential presence in the transportation and rail industry.

$WAB Performance Under Rafael Santana

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Wabtec Executive Vice President Feb 2019 - Jul 2019 Preceded his current role as President & CEO
GE Transportation President and CEO Nov 2017 - Feb 2019 Held until joining Wabtec
General Electric President and CEO (Latin America) N/ALed GE operations in Latin America
General Electric President and CEO (Oil & Gas Turbomachinery Solutions) N/ALed GE Oil & Gas Turbomachinery Solutions
General Electric CEO (Gas Engines) N/AOversaw GE Gas Engines operations
General Electric CEO (Energy in Latin America) N/ALed GE Energy operations in Latin America

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate Range
Travelers Insurance Board of Directors Member Since 2022