Dr Alexander Hedderich
Strategy, Governance, Rail (Passenger & Logistics)
I advise investors and companies on strategic decisions in passenger transport and rail logistics. With more than 30 years of experience as CEO, Chairman, and Industrial Advisor, I combine operational leadership with strategic perspective.
Services
An overview of the key areas of my work at a glance.
Strategy & Organisation
- Developing and implementing corporate strategies
- Building high-performing organisational structures
Leadership & Governance
- Taking on non-executive board mandates
- Advisory for executive boards and management teams
Transformation & Change
- Guiding digital and organisational transformations
- Mobilising leadership teams and organisations
M&A & Post-Merger Integration
- Strategic guidance for transactions
- Steering integration processes with a focus on culture and results
Short Bio
• Board mandates and advisory in Europe (since 2016)
• Board RDC Deutschland, Hamburg (since 2016)
• Board / Chairman Railpool, Munich (since 2017/2022)
• Board Member Hector Rail, Stockholm (since 2017)
• Chairman Rail-Flow, Frankfurt a.M. (since 2021)
• CEO, DB Schenker Rail (2009–2015)
• SVP Corporate Development, Deutsche Bahn (2004–2009)
• PhD in Economics (1996)
My Essence
Over the course of my career, I have learned one thing: transformation
only succeeds with strategic clarity, strong integrity, and values-based leadership.
My Contribution
- Deep industry expertise: decades of international board-level experience in passenger and freight rail.
- Proven results: transformation, international expansion, capital market readiness.
- Holistic perspective: strategy, organisation, governance – always with a focus on execution.
- Exclusive focus: I work with a select group of clients to ensure full commitment and impact.
Your Success
- Orientation and clarity in complex situations
- Reliable governance structures that provide stability and agility
- Sustainable growth through mobilised teams and organisations
- Pragmatic, successful execution of M&A and transformation
- Access to a high-calibre network in the rail sector
