With a Vision for Canada’s Transportation Future, Aaron Branston Becomes CEO of Siemens Mobility Canada
Oakville, ON - January 13, 2025
- Branston appointed Canadian CEO, effective January 1, 2026
- Committed to advancing seamless, reliable transit across Canada
Effective January 1, 2026, Aaron Branston has been appointed CEO of Siemens Mobility Canada, an integral part of Siemens Canada, which has been shaping the country’s industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare since 1912.
A proud Canadian, Branston now leads the mobility team, a significant portion of Siemens’ coast‑to‑coast workforce of more than 4,600 employees across 38 office and production facilities countrywide reflecting the company’s deep commitment to Canada’s economic growth, innovation capacity, and development of domestic talent.
Building on Siemens' long-standing presence in Canada, Siemens Mobility delivers transportation solutions that bring together the real and digital worlds, strengthening local supply chains, and supporting cleaner, more comfortable, and more reliable mobility systems built by Canadians, for Canadians.
Branston has served as Vice President of Business Development and Integration and Head of Sales and Business Development since joining Siemens Mobility Canada through the RailTerm acquisition in 2021. With more than 20 years of experience in Canadian rail, he previously held senior leadership roles at RailTerm and VIA Rail Canada. Branston currently serves on the boards of CARS and TRACCS, contributing to the advancement of Canada’s transportation future.
“Aaron is a proven leader with deep industry expertise and a clear vision for the future of Canadian mobility,” said Tobias Bauer, CEO of Siemens Mobility North America. “His commitment to innovation and customer success will help us deliver seamless, sustainable transportation solutions across Canada.”
Serving as Siemens Mobility Canada’s President since August 2025, Branston is already deeply immersed in the company’s operations and strategic direction, making him well positioned to deliver on contracts and advance transportation for travellers across the country.
“I’m honoured to lead Siemens Mobility Canada at such a transformative time for transportation,” said Branston. “Mobility is the backbone of our communities. It shapes how we live, work, and connect. As Canada’s landscape evolves, our focus is on delivering solutions that make travel seamless, sustainable, and accessible. That commitment starts by investing in our people, whose expertise, dedication, and innovation make this vision possible.”
As Canada continues its journey toward sustainable, connected transportation infrastructure, Siemens Mobility remains committed to transforming mobility for everyone. With over 40 years of experience in Canada’s transportation industry, the company delivers innovative solutions countrywide—from railway infrastructure maintenance and modern trainsets to light rail vehicles and system maintenance. Its extensive operations include dispatching services supporting over 19 railways across 2,659 miles of track.
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Phone: (365) 996-4114; E-mail: vanessa.bergeron@siemens.com
For further information about Siemens Mobility in Canada, please see: Siemens Mobility - Siemens Mobility CA
Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens AG. As a leader in intelligent transport solutions for more than 175 years, Siemens Mobility is constantly innovating its portfolio. Its core areas include rolling stock, rail automation and electrification, a comprehensive software portfolio, turnkey systems as well as related services. With digital products and solutions, and the use of industrial AI, Siemens Mobility is enabling mobility operators worldwide to make their infrastructure intelligent, increase value sustainably over the entire lifecycle, enhance passenger experience, and guarantee availability. In fiscal year 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, Siemens Mobility posted revenue of €12.4 billion and employed around 43,400 people worldwide. Further information is available at: www.siemens.com/mobility
About Siemens in Canada
Siemens Canada is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose, adding real value for customers since 1912. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power. As of September 30, 2025, the company has approximately 4,600 employees across 38 office and production facilities throughout Canada.