RailWorks names Riddett president, CEO

Kevin Riddett

Kevin Riddett has been appointed president and CEO of RailWorks Corporation effective Oct. 10.

Riddett brings more than 30 years of industry experience to RailWorks, a provider of track and transit systems construction and maintenance services to North America.

“Kevin is uniquely qualified to lead RailWorks, particularly as it embarks on the next era of development and growth,” said Greg Muldoon, RailWorks‘ chairman. “He has extensive experience in our markets and already knows and has worked with many of our people and our customers. Kevin’s keen market insights will be invaluable as RailWorks expands its scope of services and improves its service delivery to customers.”

Riddett most recently served as president of the Siemens Mobility Division where he was responsible for Siemen’s North American transportation portfolio of companies, including rolling stock, rail automation, rail electrification, intelligent traffic management systems and rail service businesses. Prior to this position, Riddett served as CEO of Invensys Rail, which was acquired by Siemens. He also served as president and CEO of the North American tire and global fiber optic businesses of Pirelli & Co. He has held executive positions with Ansaldo STS USA, Union Switch and Signal, and Transcontrol Corporation.

“I am excited about the opportunity to guide an industry leader with a proven track record. I am honored to join a world-class team and seize the opportunity to unleash the full potential of RailWorks to grow in a very dynamic marketplace,” said Riddett.