Appointments in the Railway Industry
Ricardo Chocarro has been appointed the new CEO of Talgo. The executive, with experience at Aernnova and Siemens Gamesa, assumes leadership in a new phase for the rail manufacturer, succeeding Rafael Sterling, who is embarking on a new career path.
A change in senior management for a new phase of growth
Ricardo Chocarro has been appointed the new CEO of Talgo. The executive, with previous experience in senior management of Aernnova y Siemens Gamesa, assumes leadership in a new strategic phase for the railway manufacturer, replacing Rafael Sterling, who until now held the position of general manager.
The appointment of Chocarro This comes months after his joining the company's Board of Directors in February 2026, a move that already signaled the beginning of "the company's new journey"This change in senior management is part of the strategy of Talgo to strengthen its position in the competitive global market for high-speed rail and rolling stock manufacturing.
An industrial profile to consolidate international expansion
Ricardo Chocarro es Industrial Engineer He has a strong background and a solid track record as a top executive in major companies in the industrial sector. His experience includes leading firms such as Aernnova, specializing in aerostructures, and the division Onshore Siemens GamesaA key player in the energy sector. This experience in highly complex industrial environments with an international reach is considered a fundamental asset for the stage it is now facing. Talgo.
For its part, Rafael Sterling, who until now held the position of general manager, concludes his time at the company to begin "a new professional journey", as the company has announced, thus closing a cycle in the manufacturer's management.
| Management Change at Talgo (2026) | Name |
|---|---|
| New CEO | Ricardo Chocarro |
| Outgoing CEO | Rafael Sterling |

