KONUX Announces Leadership Transition with Shlomi Hagai as CEO and Johanna Leisch as COO

MUNICH, 1st October 2024 – KONUX, a leading AI-driven company revolutionizing the rail industry, has appointed Shlomi Hagai as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Shlomi, formerly the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at KONUX, brings extensive C-level experience from both global public companies and high-growth startups.

Additionally, Johanna Leisch, Chief People Officer and Managing Director, has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO). With a strong background as a founder, General Counsel, and M&A lawyer in the rail industry, Johanna is well-positioned to lead operational success.

These leadership appointments align with the KONUX Board’s growth strategy.

KONUX also announces that Andreas Koenig, the former CEO, has stepped down for personal reasons. KONUX fully supports his decision.

Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld, Chairman of the Board and investor, commented: “I am confident that with Shlomi and Johanna’s leadership, the company will continue to grow and deliver exceptional value.”

About KONUX

KONUX is an AI leader in the mobility industry, transforming railway operations for a sustainable future. The company combines Machine Learning and IIoT to deliver Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for operation, monitoring and maintenance process automation. KONUX increases capacity, reliability and cost-efficiency to make railway the mobility choice of tomorrow. Since its founding in 2014, KONUX has expanded to numerous countries in Europe and Asia, and was selected by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as one of the world’s 30 most innovative start-ups and scale-ups worldwide.

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Dr. Hans Juergen Croissant
Company Spokesperson
Tel.: +49 163 7013035
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