Rail Europe welcomes new Vice President of Product

Siebe Gerbranda will strengthen platform and pace of delivery

Rail Europe has appointed Siebe Gerbranda as Vice President of Product, effective 1 October 2025. 

Gerbranda joins the company with more than 15 years of international experience across Europe, Africa, Asia and the United States, Gerbranda has succesfully led teams to scale digital products, improve monetization and ship fast in high-growth settings.

He joins from Taxfix, a German fintech unicorn, where he served as Director of Product – Growth & Platforms, driving European expansion thanks to a strong product culture at leadership level. 

Gerbranda also held senior roles at AliExpress (Alibaba Group) and Google, and was CEO/CPO at Glownet, which he successfully scaled and exited.

At Rail Europe he will lead the global product organization with three clear priorities: make the end- to-end experience simpler for travellers and partners, increase the reliability and speed of delivery, and develop talent and ways of working so teams can execute with focus.

His appointment comes as Rail Europe completes a multi-year transformation into a financially healthy and more agile company, today operating as a global platform for booking European trains used by millions of travellers and partners. 

With the transformation objectives achieved, the company is focused on non-domestic travellers, offering an agnostic product built on ease and simplicity.

Björn Bender, CEO & Executive Chairman of Rail Europe, said: “Rail Europe has changed fundamentally in recent years. Siebe brings a proven track record of scaling products and a very pragmatic approach to execution. He will help us keep delivery tight while pushing the roadmap forward in a way that is meaningful for customers and partners worldwide.”

Gerbranda said of his latest appointment: “I am excited to join Rail Europe at this key stage for the company. The opportunity is clear: keep improving the booking experience, broaden and connect our offer across markets, and give our teams the conditions to grow and meaningfully contribute to the challenges faced by the mobility industry by delivering their best results. That is how we create lasting value for travellers, partners and the business.”

According to the company, the appointment strengthens Rail Europe’s commitment to product excellence and signals a decisive step for the company’s future.