Alberto Mazzola

Alberto Mazzola has been Executive Director of the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies since 2021, representing its members towards EU policymakers and advocating rail as the backbone of a competitive and sustainable transport system in Europe. His past roles include Head of International Government Affairs for Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane, cabinet member of Italy’s State Holding Minister, adviser to the Romanian Minister of Industry and Mayor of Villa d’Adda. Alberto Mazzola is also active in the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) since 2015. As an official representative of rail employers, CER is committed to working with social partners to identify concrete actions for increased diversity. In 2021, CER notably signed the Women in Rail Agreement to promote the employment of women in the rail sector and improve their working conditions inside companies. This binding agreement made history as the first of its kind on gender equality in any sector at EU level.