Gerwin Smulders

Background

About Gerwin Smulders

Professional rail senior consultant, senior project manager, business development manager with more than 30 years’ international experience in the rail/rolling stock industry. Held (inter)national engineering and management positions on OEM supplier, public authority, consultancy and certification side. Has carried out roles in certification management, technical management, project management, advisory, procurement, interface management, systems integration and client representation. Covering a range of rolling stock currently operating in Europe and Asia. Which includes light rail vehicles, metros, trams, electrical multiple units, locomotives and coaching stock. Experienced both in newly built and refurbishment projects. Broad knowledge and understanding of electrical, test, commissioning, certification, asset management, life cycle management and operational aspects of rolling stock. Wide range of knowledge of specification and procurement, design & build, maintenance, overhaul, refurbishment and certification of rolling stock. Broad (inter)national network of local and regional governments, quality control institutions, TOC’s, suppliers of rolling stock and infrastructure, lease companies, contractors and knowledge institutes. Project management of highly complex technical and/or intercultural projects, Assessment and consultancy in railways. Specialities: Senior Project and Process Management. General Management, Consultancy, Certification and International Business Development in Railways and Rolling Stock (heavy and light rail).