National chairman role announced for rail freight firm’s CEO
The chief executive of Doncaster-based DB Cargo has been appointed chairman of the UK’s most influential body of rail freight operators.
Hans-Georg Werner has taken over at the helm of the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) Freight Board, the industry forum that exists to deliver leadership and strategic direction to the UK’s rail freight sector.
The Board’s strategic priorities for 2018 include ensuring sustainable track access chargesd, the development of HS2 and strategic freight capacity on the UK network.
“Every year the rail freight industry carries goods worth over £30 billion, making it vital to the competitiveness of the UK economy and an intrinsic part of our everyday lives,” said Werner.
“Over recent years we have seen significant change in the sector and its markets and we must be prepared for more. By working together we will ensure that we remain a sustainable industry that attracts the right level of investment to ensure we can continue to deliver for our customers and the UK economy.”
Werner brings with him a wealth of experience in rail freight, having been a member of the German-based Deutsche Bahn (DB) Group for more than 30 years.
He joined the state-owned group in 1978 and following a successful career in several operational roles was appointed to the Board of DB Cargo AG in Europe in 2008.
In October 2016 he was appointed CEO of DB Cargo UK where over the past two years he has led the company through its biggest organisational restructure since privatisation.
Mr Werner said it was an honour to be asked to lead the RDG Freight Board and he was looking forward to championing the needs of the sector at every opportunity.
