the leadership search at RATP, the operator of Paris’s metro, buses, and trams, is nearing a close amid scrutiny over its next CEO.The appointment follows the departure of Jean Castex to SNCF and comes as the French capital prepares to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, placing immense pressure on the public transport system. Sources indicate xavier Piechaczyk, currently at the helm of national grid operator RTE, is the frontrunner, though the decision has appeared subject to shifts even within the past week.
Xavier Piechaczyk, currently head of RTE, the French national electricity transmission network operator, is emerging as the leading candidate to become the next CEO of RATP, the Paris public transport operator. The selection process, launched at the end of November following Jean Castex’s move to SNCF, has been closely watched as RATP navigates ongoing infrastructure challenges and prepares for major events like the 2024 Olympics.
While French President Emmanuel Macron is ultimately responsible for the appointment, the process has been marked by uncertainty. According to sources familiar with the deliberations, Macron initially appeared to have settled on Piechaczyk, but as of December 15, the President was described as merely “leaning” towards him. Just two days prior, the decision was reportedly finalized, highlighting the fluidity of the situation.
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