Our People
Marcus joined Rock in July 2024 as Head of Commercial – Germany. Marcus has over 10 years experience in the railway industry. He has worked for train operators as controller, head of controlling and business development and also as project manager, with roles encompassing a broad range of commercial (engineering) activity and rolling stock.
Most recently, as Head of Business Development of Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB), he was responsible for the “Netz Ostbrandenburg 2” and “Netz Heidekrautbahn 3” transport contracts, having won both transport contracts as the lead responsible for the NEB’s technical and commercial offer. In addition to negotiating the vehicle financing with green bonds, he also managed the technical support with the conclusion of TSSSAs with the vehicle manufacturers.
Marcus’ focus during the tendering process and commissioning was, in addition to the aforementioned focal points, on vehicles with alternative drive systems and the associated infrastructure, including all processes and coordination with approval authorities.
Marcus has an extensive knowledge of operator, financing and vehicle technology experience with which he is an asset to the Rock team and will take a lead role in Rock Rail’s business development and asset management capabilities as it continues to grow its rolling stock portfolio in Germany.
Notable transactions
Rail
- Netz Ostbrandenburg 2 – Bid lead for NEB, winning bidder of the BEMU-transportation network, as well as financing, procurement, maintenance and service introduction of 31 EMU and related chargin infrastructure
- Netz Heidekrautbahn 3 – Bid lead for NEB, winning bidder of the Hydrogen-transportion network as well as financing, procurement, maintenance and service introduction of seven HEMU and related hydrogen infrastructure