H&Z Connect
Rail Roundtable
22.04.2026 | Munich
China’s growing role in the European rail market and its strategic implications.
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China in the EU Rail Market
Partner, Competitor, or Systemic Challenger?
The H&Z Rail Roundtable 2026 examined China’s growing role in the European rail market. Senior industry decision‑makers discussed strategic implications, competitive and procurement dynamics, regulatory frameworks, as well as opportunities and risks of cooperation within the EU rail sector.
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Katharina Kleinlein
Senior Project Manager
Katharina is a consultant with over ten years of experience advising companies on product and portfolio management, product development, engineering, and R&D. With a background in quantum physics, she brings a strong analytical mindset and combines strategic thinking with hands‑on implementation.
Rose Stephani
Project Manager
Rose is a Project Manager at H&Z Management Consulting with a focus on sustainability and rail. She combines strategic consulting with solid expertise in sustainability, public policy, and geopolitical analysis in the European mobility and rail sector.
Dr. Roman Bauer
Partner
As Partner at H&Z with more than 30 years of experience in industry and consulting, I support the railway industry in turning complexity into opportunity – from digital transformation and new business models to driving sustainability.
Mikhail Isachenko
Senior Consultant
Mikhail is a Senior Consultant at H&Z Management Consulting focusing on strategy and performance projects in the rail and industrial environment. He brings extensive experience in growth, go‑to‑market, and transformation strategies, supported by a strong industry and market perspective.
