Alain Collet
About Alain Collet
Alain Collet serves as the Directeur du Territoire Normandie Ouest at Transdev, overseeing public transport operations in Calvados, Manche, and Orne since 2019. With over 20 years of experience in the public transport sector, he also holds leadership roles in national transport organizations and has participated in international urban transport initiatives.
Work at Transdev
Alain Collet has been serving as the Directeur du Territoire Normandie Ouest at Transdev since 2019. In this role, he oversees operations across three departments: Calvados, Manche, and Orne. His responsibilities include managing five entities and a workforce of 650 employees, along with a fleet of 550 vehicles. Under his leadership, the territory generates a turnover of 45 million euros. Prior to his current position, he worked as Directeurs d'établissements et de filiales at Transdev from 2010 to 2019, where he managed operations in various locations including Caen, Dieppe, and Le Havre.
Education and Expertise
Alain Collet studied at CY Cergy Paris Université, where he focused on Gestion des Services Urbains, specifically in public transport. He completed his Master’s degree in this field from 2003 to 2004. With over 20 years of experience in the public transport sector, he has developed expertise across multiple regions in France, including Picardie, Île-de-France, and Région Centre, in addition to his current role in Normandie.
Background
Alain Collet has a long-standing career in public transport management, with significant experience in various regions of France. His work has included leadership roles in multiple cities, enabling him to gain a comprehensive understanding of urban transport networks. He has also participated in international expert groups, contributing to urban transport discussions in Bogotá, Colombia, and Santiago, Chile.
Achievements
In addition to his role at Transdev, Alain Collet serves as Co-President of the Fédération Nationale des Transports de Voyageurs (FNTV) Normandie and President of FNTV Orne. He is also a board member of the Mémorial de Caen, representing CFTI-Transdev. His leadership in these organizations reflects his commitment to advancing public transport initiatives and policies in the region.