Deutsche Bahn's finance chief exits after just three turbulent months in role
Deutsche Bahn's finance chief, Karin Dohm, is stepping down after just three months in the role. Reports suggest her short tenure was marked by conflict with executives and stakeholders. The company has yet to confirm the exact reasons for her departure.
Dohm's exit follows criticism over her handling of a shareholder directive to break up the DB Services subsidiary. Stakeholders claimed she failed to consult them before making the decision. The supervisory board is now set to formalise her dismissal at a meeting in three weeks.
Her time at Deutsche Bahn was reportedly troubled. Dohm clashed repeatedly with executives over minor issues, according to insiders. Employee representatives and politicians also raised concerns about her leadership style. Heike Moll, chair of the group works council, accused Dohm of lacking social competence and failing to show appreciation for the workforce.
This isn't the first time Dohm has left a high-profile role quickly. Before joining Deutsche Bahn, she served as CFO at Hornbach and Continental—both positions lasted only a few months.
The impact of Dohm's decision to split DB Services remains unclear, with no details yet on how it will affect jobs or operations. Meanwhile, Deutsche Bahn has not announced a replacement. The company now faces the task of filling the finance chief position amid ongoing internal tensions.
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