Deutsche Bahn AG - Company Profile
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The following section provides information on Deutsche Bahn AG’s senior management, executives, CEO and key decision makers and their roles in the organization. For more insight into Deutsche Bahn AG's management and employees, unlock the full data with our company analytics monitoring tool.
Executives
Evelyn Palla
Chief Executive Officer Senior ManagementMs. Evelyn Palla has been the Chief Executive Officer of the company since 2025. Previously, she served as the Head of Regional Transport at the company since 2022. Prior to this, she served as the Chief Financial Officer at DB Fernverkehr AG. Ms. Palla also served as the Executive Board Member for Regional Transport at OBB Personenverkehr AG and Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board at OBB Postbus AG.
Harmen Van Zijderveld
Head - Regional Transport Senior ManagementMr. Harmen Van Zijderveld has been the Head of Regional Transport of the company since 2025. Prior to this, he served as the Head of Group Development of the company from 2018 to 2024. He also served as the Head of Business Development, Service Design of Timetable and Operations.
Bernhard Osburg
Head - Freight Transport Senior ManagementMr. Bernhard Osburg has been the Head of Freight Transport of the company since 2025. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of thyssenkrupp, which serves more than 100 business customers and over 30 automotive manufacturers.
Werner Gatzer
Chairman Non Executive BoardMr. Werner Gatzer has been the Chairman of the Supervisory Board at the company since 2025. He served as the Secretary of State, Teltow. Currently, he is the Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Foundation Remembrance, Responsibility and Future (EVZ) and a Member of the Board of Trustees for the Fritz Thyssen Stiftung. Additionally, he is on the Advisory Board of DB Stiftung gGmbH.
Martin Seiler
Head - Human Resources and Legal Affairs Senior ManagementStill looking?
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