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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 Corp

    AH
    Alicia Hammersmith
    President, Freight Services
    DLD
    David L. DeNinno
    EVP, General Counsel, and Secretary
    EG
    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