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Iris Schnittler appointed new CFO of Alpha Trains Group
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  • 11. March 2024
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Iris Schnittler appointed new CFO of Alpha Trains Group

Luxembourg, 11 March 2024 - Alpha Trains Group, the leading lessor of locomotives and passenger trains in Europe, is pleased to announce the appointment of Iris Schnittler as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), with effect from 1 July 2024. Schnittler has more than two decades of experience in the financial sector, including accounting, controlling, financial reporting and compliance.

Iris joins the Alpha Trains Group from AIXTRON SE, a leading provider of deposition equipment to the semiconductor industry, where she currently holds the position of Vice President Finance. She has a master’s degree in business administration from the Aachen University of Applied Sciences and brings with her a wealth of knowledge from her diverse experience, including her time as an Associate at PwC.

Fernando Pérez, CEO of Alpha Trains, said: “We are delighted to welcome Iris Schnittler to our management team as our new CFO. Her proven leadership skills, her extensive financial experience and her focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters make her the ideal candidate to lead the Alpha Trains Group finance team and to drive our continued growth and success.”

Iris Schnittler said: “It is an honour to join the Alpha Trains Group as CFO and to be able to contribute to the continued success of the business. I look forward to working with the talented team at the Alpha Trains Group and to making the most of our combined strengths.”


About Alpha Trains
Alpha Trains is the leading rolling stock lessor in Europe. A total of 130 employees from 17 countries work in offices in Luxembourg, Antwerp, Cologne, Madrid, Paris and Warsaw. Alpha Trains owns more than 1,000 locomotives and passenger trains and offers tailor-made leasing solutions, comprehensive know-how in maintenance and vehicle repairs as well as long-term experience in the financing of new-build projects. Alpha Trains’ fleets are in use at many public and private operators in 22 European countries. Alpha Trains′ shareholders are APG, Arcus European Trains, PGGM and Swiss Life.


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