Siemens Mobility has announced the appointment of Aglaja Schneider as Joint Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director for Rolling Stock and Customer Services for its business in the UK & Ireland, effective 1 January 2026. Sambit Banerjee, who has been in this role until now, has decided to retire after a distinguished 30-year career across Siemens. Aglaja joins the company’s existing senior leadership team in the UK, consisting of Rob Morris (Joint UK&I Chief Executive Officer) and Marko Feulner (Chief Financial Officer and Chair of the Board UK&I), spearheading their mission to transform rail travel and transport across the country.
Michael Peter, CEO and Managing Director of Siemens Mobility, said:
“Aglaja’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the UK and Irish rail industries, as we look to deliver Britain’s first battery bi-mode trains from Goole, digitalise signalling from Chippenham, and train the next generation of rail engineers in Northampton. The UK and Ireland are amongst our key markets, and with Aglaja, Rob's and Marko's leadership, alongside our innovative and sustainable rail portfolio, I am confident we are well positioned to transform rail travel and transport in the UK and Ireland.”
Aglaja has extensive leadership experience within Siemens Mobility, most recently serving as Project Director for the Piccadilly line and Head of the London Deep Tube Upgrade Programme. In this role, she has led one of the UK’s most significant rail programmes, working to deliver the next generation of Tube trains that will transform everyday journeys by improving capacity, accessibility and the overall passenger experience.
Aglaja Schneider, Joint UK&I CEO and Managing Director for Rolling Stock and Customer Services, said:
“I am excited to take on the role of Joint CEO at a time when the UK rail industry is entering a transformative phase, with rail reform accelerating and Great British Railways bringing track and train closer together to improve passenger journeys. This is a moment that calls for bold thinking and strong collaboration. I will continue to work with our partners and customers as we strive to transform rail travel and transport for everyone.”
This appointment follows a period of strong growth for Siemens Mobility in the UK, including the recent opening of the company’s £6 million Multi-Functional Centre at its Kings Heath Depot in Northampton. This commitment to building and manufacturing in Britain is also reflected in the investment of up to £240 million in its Rail Village in Goole, Yorkshire where the company intends to build future battery bi-mode train orders for the UK. A further £100 million is being invested in Chippenham, Wiltshire, where the company’s new Rail Technology Centre is set to open later this year.
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