"Emilien Dang has a track record of leading teams through all project stages, from tender specification to testing and commissioning. He has extensive experience in spearheading systems and signaling deployments in mainline and metro systems across different countries, thereby gaining valuable multicultural project experience," said a release.
Prior to joining RB Rail AS, Dang held the position of Managing Director at SINTRA, specializing in Railway Signaling Engineering across five sites in France and managed various railway signaling projects. Additionally, he served as the Project Director for Thales US, where he led the modernization of the signals system CBTC project on the NYCT line 7. He also held the position of Signaling Project Manager for the renowned Doha Metro project in Qatar, responsible for deploying signaling and telecom systems across its three lines.
"Mr. Dang's appointment as Chief Technical Officer at RB Rail AS reflects the company's commitment to attracting top industry talent to ensure the successful implementation of the Rail Baltica project," said Ligita Austrupe, Chairperson of the Supervisory Board at RB Rail AS.
"It’s an honor to be joining the RB Rail team on this landmark mega project. I am thrilled to embark on this adventure. I look forward to working with a world class team on delivering this challenging feat of engineering, bringing high speed rail to the region, and connecting the Baltics to Europe’s rail network," said Dang.
The CTO will manage all technical aspects of the global Rail Baltica project in cooperation with national beneficiaries, implementing bodies, and key stakeholders. He will be responsible for the technical aspects of studies, design, and construction of the high-speed railway line. Additionally, he will manage the technical requirements for the project and conduct reviews to ensure construction adheres to the specified requirements.
The RB Rail AS Management Board comprises six members: Marko Kivila, who serves as the Chairperson of the Management Board and interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and assumes the position of Chief Procurement Officer (CPO); Marius Narmontas as the Chief Operating Officer (COO); Emilien Dang as the Chief Technical Officer (CTO); Thierry Bousillon as the Chief Programme Management Officer (CPMO); and Anrī Leimanis as the Chief ESG Officer (CESGO).
