(Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, 9th February 2026)
Nomad Digital, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alstom and leading specialists in transport connectivity solutions, is pleased to announce that Jean-Philippe Garbit is appointed as Managing Director, effective as of 1st January 2026.
Jean-Philippe joins Nomad Digital from Alstom, where he most recently held the position of Managing Director for Digital & Integrated Systems in the Nordics. Jean-Philippe has extensive experience in the railway sector gained during his 14 years within Alstom where he held senior leadership positions in Signalling and Digital Services.
Jean-Philippe Garbit, newly appointed Managing Director, Nomad Digital, said:I’m passionate about what Nomad Digital stands for, and I’m dedicated to driving our mission forward. I look forward to working closely with our teams, customers and partners to achieve remarkable success together.
Emmanuel Henry, outgoing Managing Director, Nomad Digital, and now Managing Director D&IS UK and Ireland at Alstom, said:I would first like to congratulate Jean-Philippe on his new appointment. His vast experience in the rail and digital sectors will strengthen Nomad Digital’s vision and its continued drive toward the ever-evolving future of rail digitalisation and technological innovation. I would also like to express my sincere thanks to all Nomad Digital teams for the fantastic journey over the past 30 months, and for our many successes in deploying innovative solutions that serve our customers and deliver state-of-the-art connectivity to rail passengers.
Nomad Digital would like to thank Emmanuel for his leadership, drive and dedication and welcome Jean-Philippe to Nomad Digital leading the Executive Committee.
This article was originally published by Nomad Digital.
