Deutsche Bahn CEO Evelyn Palla Expands Management Headcount Reduction to 30% as Part of Major Restructuring
Deutsche Bahn's new CEO Evelyn Palla announced plans to cut at least 30% of corporate management positions, up from a previous 20% target, while setting ambitious punctuality goals of 60% by next year and 70% by 2029.
Berlin, December 11 (Reuters) - Evelyn Palla evelyn palla, the new CEO of Deutsche Bahn 
DE's state-owned railway operator, has announced plans to cut at least 30% of positions in the company's corporate management, expanding the previous reduction target of 20%. Speaking to journalists in Berlin DE on Thursday, Palla described the initiative as a major transformation but did not specify a concrete timeline for achieving the goal.
DE's state-owned railway operator, has announced plans to cut at least 30% of positions in the company's corporate management, expanding the previous reduction target of 20%. Speaking to journalists in Berlin DE on Thursday, Palla described the initiative as a major transformation but did not specify a concrete timeline for achieving the goal.The Deutsche Bahn holding company currently employs approximately 3,500 people in its corporate management division, meaning the expanded cuts could affect more than 1,050 positions. This aggressive restructuring signals a significant shift in the organizational structure of Germany DE's largest transportation infrastructure company.
DE's largest transportation infrastructure company.
