Siemens Mobility South Africa Welcomes Patrick Moodley as New Chief Executive Officer
Siemens Mobility South Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Moodley as its CEO, effective 1 October 2023. He will succeed Kevin Pillay, who will assume his new role as the Global Head of Mainline Sales for Siemens Mobility in Germany.
Patrick takes the helm after a two-year tenure in Germany, where he served as the Global Senior Vice President of Customer Services for Yunex Traffic (previously Siemens Mobility ITS). During this international role, Patrick gained invaluable insights into global markets including Germany, the USA, the UK, Colombia and Greece. Prior to his stint in Germany, he led the Sales and Business Development of Siemens Mobility in Southern Africa. His extensive experience in the Southern African rail and road sectors has equipped him with a profound understanding of local challenges, ranging from theft and vandalism to the empowerment of SMMEs and the need for region-specific solutions. Patrick is especially keen on working collaboratively to derive solutions that leverage local talent.
Moodley remarks, “I am both honoured and excited to lead the knowledgeable and committed team at Siemens Mobility, SA. With my background in rail and holistic mobility solutions, combined with my familiarity of the region, I am well positioned to develop and guide Siemens Mobility’s strategic trajectory in Southern Africa, maintaining the legacy that was initiated by Kevin”
Outgoing CEO, Kevin Pillay, praised Moodley, noting, “Patrick’s in-depth knowledge of the Southern African terrain, its challenges, and opportunities, coupled with his customer-centric approach and international experience, uniquely qualifies him for this role. I am confident that under his leadership, Siemens Mobility will continue to thrive, serving our partners and clients effectively. I send my best wishes to Patrick and our highly talented team.”
“The prevailing challenges in the rail sector pose significant concerns for stakeholders, but also present remarkable opportunities for innovators like Siemens to introduce solutions that can address these issues. Siemens Mobility remains unwavering in its commitment to the Southern African rail industry and looks forward to forging ahead on this journey of transformation,” concludes Moodley.
