Mr. Sergei Glinka played a pivotal role from 2008 to 2010 in the successful deal between Alstom and Transmashholding, resulting in Alstom acquiring a substantial (25%) share of Transmashholding. For more details on this notable partnership, please refer to the official Alstom press release on the TMH Acquisition. https://www.alstom.com/press-releases-news/2010/3/press-releases-tmh-acquisition
Between 2012 and 2015, Mr. Sergei Glinka held the position of Senior Vice President of Sales for Alstom-TMH projects in Europe. His remarkable contributions drove the progress of subway projects and tramway systems across the continent.
Mr. Sergei Glinka
In 2022, Mr. Sergei Glinka achieved a significant career milestone by acquiring a majority share in Automecanica, a renowned company based in Medias, Romania.
Automecanica operates an impressive 90,000 square meter cutting-edge manufacturing facility specializing in sheet metal work, sub-assemblies, fitting, painting, and testing of finished products. They cater to the Western European and USA markets. For more information about Automecanica, please visit their official website.
Reliable sources indicate that Automecanica is currently making substantial investments to establish itself as a key player in Romania. Their primary focus is on developing their Mobility division to locally manufacture E-Buses and Tramways for the Romanian market and neighboring countries.
Mr. Sergei Glinka, an esteemed member of the Transmashholding Group of Companies from 2001 to 2018, played a pivotal role in shaping its remarkable success. Throughout his tenure, he held various influential positions within the company, leaving an indelible mark on Russia’s public transportation and railway network through significant collaborations with Alstom and a strong interest in European technologies.
As a shareholder and Senior Vice President of Transmashholding in early 2009, Mr. Sergei Glinka showcased his exceptional business acumen. From 2013 to 2015, he served as the Commercial Director, overseeing crucial aspects such as business development, customer relationships, and product projects. Under his guidance, Transmashholding introduced several groundbreaking product platforms that have become synonymous with the company’s brand:
The family of 2-deck passenger wagons, including wagons, wagons with seats, and dining wagons, which are now widely utilized across the Russian railway network.
Through his instrumental involvement in organization and collaboration, a joint production project for RIC-size passenger railway cars between Transmashholding and Siemens was successfully executed. This initiative led to the development, production, and certification of 200 railway cars adhering to European standards. These cars were subsequently deployed on the Moscow-Nice and Moscow-Berlin-Paris routes.
The “Ivolga” electric train, a game-changer in suburban and urban traffic in Moscow and the surrounding region.
The Vityaz low-floor tram, an innovative tram model featuring a 100% low-floor design, significantly transforming the Moscow tram fleet. These trams have also been successfully implemented in St. Petersburg and other cities throughout Russia.
The “Moskva” metro carriages, a new generation of metro cars that have seamlessly integrated into the Moscow metro system. They have even been exported to Baku (Azerbaijan) and Tashkent (Uzbekistan).
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Mr. Sergei Glinka possesses a comprehensive skill set vital to his success in the industry. His exceptional communication skills, strategic thinking, ability to motivate project teams, profound understanding of market dynamics and technological trends, and strong leadership qualities have played a crucial role in his achievements.
