Roderick Donker Van Heel
About Roderick Donker Van Heel
Roderick Donker Van Heel is the Global Business Development Bus and Head of Rail Supply for Spain, Portugal, Czech Republic, and Scandinavia at Trainline. He has extensive experience in the transportation sector, having held leadership roles at various companies, including National Express and Deutsche Touring.
Current Role at Trainline
Roderick Donker Van Heel serves as the Global Business Development Bus and Head of Rail Supply for Spain, Portugal, Czech Republic, and Scandinavia at Trainline. He has held this position since 2017, operating from the Madrid Area, Spain. In this role, he has played a key part in expanding Trainline's rail supply operations across multiple European regions, enhancing the company's presence in these markets.
Previous Experience at National Express
Before joining Trainline, Roderick worked as the Managing Director of National Express Germany GmbH from 2012 to 2014. His tenure lasted two years in the Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany. In this role, he focused on overseeing operations and driving business growth within the German market.
Leadership at Deutsche Touring GmbH
Roderick held the position of Managing Director at Eurolines Germany GmbH, a subsidiary of Deutsche Touring GmbH, from 2005 to 2012. He spent seven years in the Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany, where he was responsible for managing the company's operations and strategic direction in the German market.
Educational Background
Roderick has a solid educational foundation, having studied at the French Community and achieved a Baccalaureat from 1974 to 1986. He furthered his education at Ichec Brussels Management School, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from 1986 to 1991. Additionally, he completed an Advanced Management Program at IE Business School from 2004 to 2005.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to his corporate roles, Roderick is the Managing Director and Founder of Ysolutions SL, a position he has held since 2015 in the Madrid Area, Spain. He has a proven track record of founding and managing successful business ventures, showcasing his entrepreneurial skills and expertise in the transportation sector.