RNS Number:6092I
Alstom
12 March 2003

                                                                   12 March 2003



PATRICK KRON SUCCEEDS PIERRE BILGER
AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF ALSTOM



At a meeting held on 11 March 2003, following a proposal by Pierre Bilger, the
Board of Directors of ALSTOM has appointed Patrick Kron Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of ALSTOM. This appointment, with immediate effect, shortens a
transition period initially planned to last until 31 December 2003.



Pierre Bilger said: "For the past three months, as Chief Executive Officer,
Patrick Kron has taken on the management of the Company with skill, energy and
determination. There is no need to extend further this transition period. In the
interest of clarity and efficiency, I have therefore proposed to the Board that
he also becomes Chairman with immediate effect. On the eve of my departure from
this Company, which I managed for twelve years, I am convinced that under
Patrick Kron's leadership, its exceptional human, technical and industrial
potential, combined with its strong market positions world-wide, will allow
ALSTOM to overcome its present difficulties and restore its shareholders'
confidence."



Patrick Kron declared : "Pierre Bilger grew ALSTOM into one of the world leaders
in the transport and energy infrastructure markets. Under his leadership, the
Company registered world-wide a number of industrial and commercial successes,
and built a strong reputation for innovation. Together with the Board members
and all the staff of the Company, I pay tribute to Pierre and his strong
personal commitment."



The Board has also co-opted with immediate effect Gerard Hauser, Chairman and
CEO of Nexans, as a member of the Board and this appointment will be submitted
for ratification at the next Shareholders' Meeting.



Press enquiries:             Gilles Tourvieille /Maria Dowd
                             (Tel. +33 1 47 55 23 15)
                             internet.press@chq.alstom.com

Investor relations:          Elisabeth Rocolle-Teyssier
                             (Tel. +33 1 47 55 25 78)
                             investor.relations@chq.alstom.com
Internet:                    http://www.alstom.com




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