New managing director for TR Trans Rail AG and BauRail AG

As of January 1, 2023, the Board of Directors has appointed Daniel de Jong as Managing Director of TR Trans Rail AG and BauRail AG. André Pellet, former Managing Director of TR Trans Rail AG and Managing Director ad interim of BauRail AG, is stepping down from the operational business after 15 years and will focus on his mandates on the Board of Directors of TR Trans Rail AG, IRSI AG and Lokpool AG as well as his company ZRT Bahnreisen.

Daniel de Jong has extensive experience in change management. After training as a machine mechanic and graduating in industrial engineering, he completed an Executive Master's in Business Engineering at the University of St.Gallen, specializing in change management. The 41-year-old worked for several years in management consulting and has driven and managed change in various companies and industries. In his last position as Head of Future Issues at VBZ, he was responsible for various projects and topics.

"I am looking forward to further developing the corporate strategies of TR Trans Rail and BauRail and actively shaping the future"

says Daniel de Jong. "Together with our employees, we will continue to develop and deepen the potential for success."

André Pellet is also delighted: "In Daniel de Jong, we have found an innovative and strong leader with excellent social skills. I am convinced that he will lead both companies successfully into the future."

The Board of Directors and the Executive Board congratulate Daniel de Jong on his election and look forward to working with him.