COO Gabrielle Costigan receives power of attorney.
Gabrielle Costigan has because of her international experience in the area of expansion and technical expertise receive the power of attorney. She and her team are responsible for the international orientation and growth of the Global Rail Group.
The Australian Gabrielle Costigan has been working at the company as COO since 2021. She has extensive knowledge of business planning, outstanding management skills and in-depth know-how in optimizing technical work processes. “Their team player qualities and their international experience are impressive and we would like to have many more qualified women in our ranks.” said the owner representatives on the occasion of the awarding of power of attorney to Gabrielle Costigan.
Gabrielle Costigan has set herself the goal of further expanding the Global Rail Group internationally and creating relevant and sustainable systems. ‘My role at Global Rail Group is a great challenge that offers wonderful opportunities to strengthen and sustainably develop the rail infrastructure,’ explains Gabrielle Costigan
In her personal environment, she is committed to promoting women in technical professions and emphasizes the importance of role models and companies that create opportunities for young women.
She encourages women to pursue technical careers and not be afraid to take on leadership roles. Gabrielle Costigan is convincing “Women in management can make a big difference to the success of a company”.
Global Rail Group
The Global Rail Group is an internationally operating company and consists of a group of established, experienced and global experts who, with their comprehensive knowledge of railway infrastructure, lead customers worldwide to greater efficiency, safety and innovation. The company’s focus is on transferring knowledge for the successful growth of the railway industry and thus more sustainability for all of us.
The specialist knowledge we have accumulated over the years from all over the world is prepared and made available locally for our customers.
The global railway industry is currently going through the biggest change – on the one hand, rapid developments and growth, on the other hand, a significant shortage of skilled workers and a workforce that is close to retirement.
The Global Rail Group has set itself the task of strengthening the infrastructure sector in the rail sector through knowledge transfer and thus training employees well for the future.
Global Rail Group offers four service areas:
- Consulting & Engineering
- Academy and Training
- Media
- Recruitment Services
THE CUSTOMERS:
The Global Rail Group maintains close relationships with a variety of renowned customers and partners, including Deutsche Bahn (DB), Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), UEEIV (Union of European Railway Engineers Associations), New York City Transit, Metrolinx, Calgary Transit , AirTrain JFK, the Federal Railway Authority of Germany, Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona, Metro Bilbao, Canada Line, Skytrain, and many more
Gabrielle Costigan, MBA
Career stages:
Since 2021: COO Global Rail Group // Spring 2024: Receipt of power of attorney
2018 -2020: Managing Director, weXelerate, Wien
2016 – 2017: Global Lead Technical Operational Excellence, OMV
2007 – 2016: Various senior management positions, OMV
1999-2007: Senior Manager, Accenture Australien& Europa
Education:
2011: Masters of Business Administration (MBA), London Business School
2008: Executive Power to Manage, IMD Business School, Lausanne Schweiz
2012: Crisis Leadership (Diploma), Truscott Associates, Australia
2003: Operational Excellence, Cranfield University, UK
1998: Civil Engineering, Sydney University
Awards:
2014: The Petroleum Industry Award for “Outstanding Leadership and Innovation” in the energy industry
2008: MIA Government Award presented by the Federal President of Austria to women with an international background who are successful in their respective areas of work for Austria in economic and social terms.
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