Rail First Asset Management has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Beata Lipman as Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer. Ms. Lipman brings over 18 years of commercial and operational experience, having held leadership positions at freight logistics providers Pacific National and Asciano, as well as PricewaterhouseCoopers.

During her tenure at Pacific National, Beata Lipman served as Divisional CFO, overseeing the national intermodal business, and as Head of Property and Strategy, managing over $1 billion in commercial investments. Her track record reflects her ability to navigate complex business landscapes successfully.

In her new role, Ms. Lipman will lead the development of commercial partnerships, drive innovation in rail leasing and maintenance products, and explore new markets and strategies.

Rail First’s CEO, Mark Kirkpatrick, expressed his enthusiasm for Ms. Lipman’s appointment, emphasizing her instrumental role in accelerating the company’s growth strategy and attracting high-quality industry talent “Beata is an excellent addition to our leadership team, joining at an exciting juncture for both Rail First and the broader industry. Her wealth of commercial industry experience will be instrumental in accelerating our growth strategy, supporting the shift to longer-term rail leasing solutions. Our ability to attract high-quality industry talent reflects Rail First’s unique position in the market as the nation’s only domestic intermodal wagon manufacturer with unique build-to-lease capabilities.”

Ms Lipman said, “Rail First is well-placed to cater to global rail trends, including the shift to low-carbon alternatives, more sustainable operations, and increased demand for leasing flexibility. I look forward to building Rail First’s commercial offering to meet these evolving customer needs.”