Claude Steinmetz
About Claude Steinmetz
Claude Steinmetz serves as the Président of Transdev Rail and the Directeur Commercial et Institutionnel Ferroviaire, focusing on commercial and institutional aspects of the rail sector in Paris. He has extensive experience in the rail industry, having held various leadership roles, including Vice-président at the Association Française du Rail since 2022.
Work at Transdev
Claude Steinmetz currently serves as Président Transdev Rail and Directeur Commercial et Institutionnel Ferroviaire, a position he has held since 2024. His role focuses on overseeing commercial and institutional strategies within the rail sector in Paris. Prior to this, he was Directeur Ferroviaire at Transdev from 2008 to 2024, where he accumulated 16 years of experience in various capacities related to rail operations and management.
Leadership Role in the Rail Sector
Steinmetz holds a significant leadership role in the rail sector, particularly in Paris. His responsibilities include developing commercial strategies and engaging in lobbying efforts to promote rail activities at Transdev. Additionally, he has been involved with the Association Française du Rail (AFRA) as Vice-président since 2022, further emphasizing his commitment to advancing the rail industry.
Previous Experience in the Rail Industry
Before his current roles, Claude Steinmetz served as Président de l'Association Française du Rail from 2016 to 2022. He also worked at Groupe Keolis as Responsable Juridique et Contractuel from 1993 to 2000, where he gained valuable experience in legal and contractual matters within the rail sector. This background has contributed to his extensive knowledge and expertise in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Claude Steinmetz has a strong educational background in public administration and local governance. He studied at Université de Droit de Lorraine, where he achieved a Doctorant in 'relations financières Etat-Collectivités Locales' from 1985 to 1987, and a DESS in Gestion des collectivités locales from 1984 to 1985. He furthered his studies at IHEDATE, Institut des hautes études de développement et d'aménagement des territoires en Europe, completing his education in 2008.