This follows over three decades of senior leadership positions within the AAE and VTG groups. Stevenson, who has been integral to the company's financial strategy, will continue to provide expertise on asset-management matters and joint venture management until the end of 2025.
The search for Stevenson’s successor is currently underway, with an official replacement expected to be announced in the near future. In the interim, Björn Schwarten, currently the Head of Finance at VTG, will assume the responsibilities of CFO starting September 1, 2024.
Stevenson’s career began at Ahaus Alstätter Eisenbahn AG (AAE) in 1994, where he served as CFO and later CEO, leading the company to become a leader in the European intermodal sector. Following VTG's acquisition of AAE in 2015, he initially took on the role of Chief Investment Officer before being appointed as CFO of VTG in 2019.
The VTG Advisory Board has expressed its gratitude for Stevenson’s long-standing service and contributions to the company. CEO Alberto Nobis acknowledged Stevenson’s impact on the European rail freight sector and his pivotal role in shaping VTG’s financial platform, which has set industry standards. Nobis highlighted Stevenson’s continued involvement as a valuable asset for the company moving forward.
