Marcellin Darrou
About Marcellin Darrou
Marcellin Darrou serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations for the International Zone at Transdev, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in the transportation sector, having previously held leadership roles at Groupe Keolis and Transdev in various locations, including Shanghai and Paris.
Work at Transdev
Marcellin Darrou has been serving as the Senior Vice President Operation for the International Zone at Transdev since 2019. In this role, he oversees operations across various international regions, contributing to the company's global transportation services. His tenure at Transdev follows extensive experience in the transportation sector, particularly in leadership roles that enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.
Previous Experience at Groupe Keolis
Prior to his current position, Marcellin Darrou held several significant roles at Groupe Keolis. He was the Chairman and CEO of Keolis Asia from 2014 to 2019, based in Shanghai, China. His leadership at Keolis included serving as Directeur Général for Keolis Reims from 2005 to 2007 and as CEO of Shanghai Keolis Public Transport Co. during the same period. Additionally, he worked as Directeur Metro at Keolis Rennes from 1996 to 2005 and held various operational roles earlier in his career.
Education and Expertise
Marcellin Darrou studied at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers, where he earned the Ingenieur ENSAM degree from 1980 to 1983. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his operational leadership roles. Additionally, he has been pursuing advanced management studies at I.C.G., focusing on management for executives since 1992.
Career Progression in Transportation
Marcellin Darrou's career in the transportation sector spans several decades, beginning in the late 1980s. He started as Chef du Poste de Commande et de Contrôle at Transpole, progressing to Chef de Service Metro & Tramway at the same organization. His extensive experience includes a significant period at Transdev as CEO of Seoul Line 9 Operation Co. from 2007 to 2014, where he managed operations for one of the major transit lines in South Korea.