Annick Robinson

Annick Robinson is Director, Communications Americas, supporting the Alstom Americas Communications and Public Affairs team, with additional mandates across managerial communications and corporate social responsibility. She is also an experienced public speaker on building inclusive and engaging corporate cultures, and frequently serves as master of ceremonies for corporate events. Since the Alstom acquisition, she led Communications for the Services Product organization in North America before taking on her current role. Under Bombardier, Annick led employee communications across corporate functions, then went on to lead Global Communications and Public Relations for the Aerostructures division. She later served as Head of Communications and Public Affairs for Bombardier Transportation Americas, while also supporting the Global Leadership Team on strategic initiatives related to transformation and corporate social responsibility. With more than 20 years of experience, she also held progressive Communications roles at CN Rail, McKesson, and Merck, prior to joining Bombardier and later Alstom. Beyond her corporate role, Annick has supported women's advancement and gender parity through the Women in Governance organization, including serving as President of its Communications and Media Relations Committee, as well as serving on its Board of Directors. She is also co-founder of the Cradles for Cuddles Fund at the McGill University Health Centre Foundation, which supports cuddle cots, bereavement services, and educational resources for families experiencing perinatal loss. As part of her advocacy work, she has spoken on the floor of both provincial and federal parliaments in Canada, to support legislative changes to parental leave policies. Fluently bilingual, Annick speaks both French and English.