Ermewa Appoints Svenja Verheyen as Sales Lead for DACH Region

Ermewa has strengthened its commercial team with a new appointment covering one of its key European markets. Svenja Verheyen takes over sales responsibility for the DACH region, bringing experience from both intermodal and rail freight sectors.

Ermewa has appointed Svenja Verheyen as Sales Area Manager DACH. As of 16 March 2026, she assumed responsibility for the sales region covering Germany, Austria and Switzerland. She succeeds Bernhard Hoffmann, who has been serving as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and member of Ermewa’s executive management since February.

Verheyen brings extensive experience in the rail freight and intermodal markets. Most recently, she served as Senior Manager Strategic Business Development Intermodal at HHLA Next. Prior to that, she held several leadership and sales positions at VTG, including Head of Sales Intermodal and Strategic Sales Manager.

"The rail freight sector is undergoing major changes – from digitalisation to the further strengthening of intermodal transport chains. I am looking forward to working with the Ermewa team to support our customers in the DACH region and to further expand the company’s market position," says Svenja Verheyen.

Bernhard Hoffmann adds: "Svenja Verheyen brings strong industry expertise and an excellent network in the intermodal market. I am very pleased that we have been able to fill this important position quickly and with such an experienced professional."

Ermewa’s Position in the European Rail Freight Market

Founded in 1956, Ermewa is a European leader in freight railcar leasing. The company serves all market segments with a fleet of 50,000 railcars, transporting food and non-food products, bulk goods, palletised goods, hazardous and non-hazardous liquids, and gases.

With a network of over 270 experts across 18 offices in 14 countries, Ermewa provides industrial companies, railway operators and freight forwarders with a portfolio of more than 120 types of railcars. The company has been ECM (Entity in Charge of Maintenance) certified since 2010 and is also EcoVadis certified for its Corporate Social Responsibility performance.

Source: ERMEWA