As the financial crisis spreads to the broader economy, this week has been dominated by a string of corporate losses. From car manufacturers to chain retailers to media groups, no sector seems to be spared the falling sales and mass layoffs….

In this challenging environment, a handful of companies buck the trend. Alstom is one of them.

The French engineering company is the world leader in rail transport equipment and a major player in power generation, two fast-growing sectors as the world is racing to meet energy and environmental challenges.

Raphaël Kahane met Patrick Kron, Alstom's chairman and CEO.

Watch the interview by clicking 'Play Video' above.