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Markus Bernsteiner

Examiner · DISC type cs
Group CEO Stadler Rail AG at Stadler
📍 Bussnang, Thurgau, Switzerland

Markus Bernsteiner is the Group CEO of Stadler, a company where he has built his career over 26 years. With a background as a machine mechanic and an Executive MBA from the University of St. Gallen (HSG), he has risen through numerous leadership roles, focusing on innovation, quality, and team spirit.

His passion for Stadler is a defining characteristic, complemented by an "irrepressible will to win" in all his endeavors. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing the traditional German card game Schafkopf.

He began his career as a machine mechanic and has spent his entire 26-year tenure at Stadler, rising to the position of Group CEO.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Group CEO Stadler Rail AG
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Bussnang, Thurgau, Switzerland
Personality Overview

How Markus shows up

Status Quo Seeker
Tough To Convince
Late Adopter

They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Priorities

Topics Markus cares about

Rail Decarbonization
Under his leadership, Stadler is actively developing battery-powered trains and hybrid locomotives to create a CO2-free future for rail transport.
Digital Transformation
He is driving the company's digital future, highlighted by the recent founding of Stadler Digital Labs to develop advanced signaling and digital solutions.
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Career

Work history

1-2023
Group CEO Stadler Rail AG
Stadler
5-2021 - 1-2023
CEO Stadler Bussnang AG
Stadler
7-2020 - 1-2023
Executive Vice President Division Switzerland
Stadler
6-2019 - 1-2023
CEO Stadler Rheintal AG
Stadler
1-2014 - 6-2021
Executive Vice President Division Components
Stadler
In the press

Media appearances

Markus Bernsteiner will take over the role of Group CEO as of 1.1.2023. Featured in Stadler Rail – Media Release
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Markus Bernsteiner will take over the role of Group CEO as of 1.1.2023. Featured in Stadler (official website)
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Education
Advanced Management Program
University of St.Gallen (HSG) – Executive School
Executive MBA HSG
University of St.Gallen
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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