Dr. Bernhard Frei is a highly experienced professional with over 20 years in the railway industry and currently serves as the Director of Corporate Development and Senior Consultant at PROSE. In addition to this role, Dr. Frei holds various teaching positions in Strategic Network Management, Digital Service Creation, and Internationalization Strategies at several universities. Dr. Frei is also co-leader of the Services Division at the Swissrail Industry Association, emphasizing the importance of service excellence in global competition. Previous roles include Global Business Unit Manager for the Railway division at Zoppas Industries and leadership positions in other esteemed companies, contributing to Dr. Frei's extensive knowledge in product innovation and technology management. Dr. Frei earned a doctorate in Business Administration and has completed advanced executive education at MIT Sloan, further enhancing expertise in corporate governance and international management.