December 18 marks the last working day of Raul Toomsalu, the long-term chairman of the management board of the state-owned railway company AS Operail. Operail\u2019s management board will temporarily operate with one member, as board member Merle Kurvits will continue in the office.<\/p>\n\n
Raul Toomsalu managed Operail for almost 8 years. \u201cWe thank Raul for his commitment and contribution \u2013 under Raul\u2019s leadership, the former cargo carrier EVR Cargo developed into Operail \u2013 a group of railway companies with a modern organisational culture and multiple lines of business,\u201d said Kaido Saar, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the group.<\/p>\n\n
\u201cMy journey in the railway sector has been long and exciting. I will continue to keep my fingers crossed for Operail and wish them every success in finding and implementing a new course,\u201d said Raul Toomsalu.<\/p>\n\n
Operail\u2019s future strategy is currently under discussion in the government. \u201cThis marks the beginning of a new era for the company. So, a fresh look at management is particularly beneficial,\u201d said Saar. Therefore, the search for a new manager for Operail will be based on the strategy, after it has been decided.<\/p>\n\n
Until then, Operail\u2019s management board will temporarily consist of a single member, with board member Merle Kurvits managing the company. Kurvits joined Operail in May 2022 as a member of the board of the wagon rental business, Operail\u2019s subsidiary AS Operail Leasing. In November of the same year, she became a member of the management board of the parent company AS Operail.<\/p>\n\n
\u201cMerle Kurvits is very well acquainted with the operations of the company. During her year in office, she has presented herself as a good leader. Supported by a competent management team, she has shown the ability to lead the company during difficult times. Operail continues in good hands,\u201d confirmed Saar.<\/p>\n\n