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In a significant development, the early termination of Richard Lutz's contract as CEO of Deutsche Bahn was announced by the Federal Minister of Transport, Andreas Scheuer, on Thursday.
Lutz's successor at Deutsche Bahn is yet to be determined, with several names being mentioned. Among them is Anna-Theresa Korbutt, the current CEO of the Hamburg Transport Association (HVV), who has gained the interest of Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer. Another potential successor is Markus Kukies, who previously held the position of Germany CEO at Goldman Sachs.
Before entering politics, Kukies had a successful career in the financial sector, working for Goldman Sachs. He briefly served as acting Finance Minister after the collapse of the Jamaica coalition and also held the position of State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Federal Chancellery.
Olaf Scholz, the former Federal Minister of Finance, has made it clear that he has no ambitions to become the next CEO of Deutsche Bahn. Instead, he has expressed a preference for a CEO who is familiar with the industry and has experience in rail and logistics. Scholz believes that such a candidate would be best suited to lead Deutsche Bahn.
Korbutt, if appointed, would bring extensive experience in public transportation to the role. Under her leadership, the Hamburg Transport Association has seen significant improvements in services and efficiency.
The decision on who will succeed Richard Lutz as CEO of Deutsche Bahn is expected to be made in the coming weeks. Both Korbutt and Kukies are strong contenders, and their respective backgrounds and experiences in transportation and finance could make them valuable assets to Deutsche Bahn.
As the search for a new CEO continues, one thing is certain: Deutsche Bahn is at a pivotal moment in its history, and the choice of its next leader will be crucial in shaping the company's future.
