Author: Human Resources

John Smith, Managing Director of GB Railfright (GBRf), has been appointed as the new CEO of the parent company Hector Rail Group and will take up office on 8 January 2018. John Smith founded GB Railfright in 1999 and has been the Managing Director ever since. He has 33 years of experience in the railway industry including various management positions at British Rail and Anglia Railways. Bo Lerenius, CEO of Hector Rail, commented on the decision: "With a solid background in enterprise development and expansion, John Smith has a complete overview of the challenges and opportunities Hector Rail is currently facing. The Management Board is confident that John's clear vision and strong leadership will make the Hector Rail Group one of Europe's leading and independent companies in the future....

The CEO of the Hector Rail Group, Joakim Landholm, has decided to leave his position for personal reasons. "The decision to leave the Hector Rail Group was a difficult one. I am proud of what we have achieved this year, but I will resign for personal reasons," says Joakim Landholm. "I am sad that Joakim is leaving, but we have very competent management teams at every business level to guide our efforts, a very good Group Management Team, a clear strategy for the Group and strong support from our owners to support our plans," says Bo Lerenius, Chairman of the Board. Bo Lerenius continues: "Since Joakim will maintain his position until next year, nothing changes at the moment - it is as always". The search for a new Group CEO has been initiated and will...

On 12 July, Hector Rail and mgw Service signed a five-year full-service supply contract. The two parties will work together to provide a comprehensive maintenance strategy for Hector Rail's growing modern fleet. Maintenance work is due to start in January 2018. "We are delighted to have won this important contract. It shows the confidence in our growing and effective company and strengthens mgw Service as a high-quality maintenance service provider in Sweden. Through the successful partnership with Hector Rail, mgw Service will further expand maintenance This will continuously improve fleet performance and availability," said Michaël Lautenbach, Managing Director of mgw Service. "I am very pleased that we were able to expand our relationship with mgw Service. I am convinced that Hector Rail's commitment to innovation will be supported by the development of new, more efficient maintenance practices and equipment more...

On 20 June, Hector Rail AB and LKAB signed a 5-year contract, starting in December 2017. LKAB is the largest iron ore producer in Europe and has its headquarters in Kiruna and Malmberget. Hector Rail is an independent freight logistics company for rail freight transport on the European market with operations in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Germany. Both parties focus on quality solutions tailored to the needs of customers, stability and reliability of results. The contract includes a seven day a week service from Lulea to Kiruna through Malmberget. Hector Rail will also provide shunting services in Lulea and Malmberget, and in order to support both parties in terms of reliability and environment, the new Vectron locomotives have been selected for the new contract. The Vectron maximizes the use of electric locomotives and reduces the...