Philippe Schulzinger

Functions:

• Director Asia Pacific (BL Transportation)
• CEO Egis Transportation (Thailand)
• Managing Director Egis Group for Thailand (2021-2024)
• Executive Director Egis Papua New Guinea (since June 2023)
• General Manager Egis Rail Taiwan Branch (since August 2024)
• Executive Director Egis Singapore Pte (since January 2023)
• Director at the board of Egis Indonesia (since January 2023)
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop new products and services, meeting customer demands while driving revenue growth.
• Increased regional sales by implementing targeted marketing strategies and fostering strong relationships with key clients.
• Led a team of managers to achieve consistent revenue growth through effective leadership and strategic planning.
• Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation for maximum return on investment.
• Represented company at various national and global events.

Projects:

Period: since Dec 2024

Project Director M&E (Rail Systems) MRT Orange Line

• Within the consortium PCOR, I am responsible to lead the M&E (Rail Systems) activities for the contract PMC - MRT Orange line in Bangkok for MRTA. the line is 35.9 km long with 29 stations (7 stations will be elevated for 8.9 km and 22 will be underground for 27 km.

Period: since June 2021

Deputy Project Director Urban Mass Rapid Transit, MRT Orange Line (East Section - Civil Works)

• Management, coordination and overall management of Orange Line Project - East section (civil and track D&B) on Government side (MRTA)
• Facilitated knowledge transfer sessions between departments, promoting cross-functional collaboration on critical projects.
• Nurtured strong relationships with internal stakeholders through effective conflict resolution tactics that supported continued partnership throughout the duration of projects.

Functions:

Period: Aug 2020 - Feb 2021 (Bangkok, Thailand)

Technical Director, Global Partnerships and PPP

• Global technical mandate to support business development, tenders and projects in PPP environment for the Group, including Systems turnkey delivery solutions.

Period: Oct 2019 - Aug 2020 (Bangkok, Thailand)

Technical Lead PPP and Complex Projects (global) and Bid Director APAC region

• Global technical mandate to support business development, tenders and projects in PPP environment for the Group,including Systems turnkey delivery solutions.
• Direct bid activities in APAC for Rail systems and Turnkey projects.

Period: Jan 2017 - Oct 2019 (Bangkok, Thailand)

Director System Engineering & Integration (global mandate)

• Responsible for global solution management for System Engineering for Wayside systems (turnkey approach) and related system integration
• Managed multi-functional and multi-location engineering team
• High Speed Rail Eco-System leader

Period Sept 2014 - Dec 2016 (Sydney, Australia)

Head of Construction (Systems Turnkey) for APAC region

• Responsible for engineering production, partnerships, and turnkey solutions for System Division in APAC region
• Technical lead for setup JV Bombardier-CRRC Puzhen in Wuhu-Nanjing (China) for APM and Monorail Rolling Stock manufacturing plant.

Period: Aug 2011 - Sept 2014 (Gold Coast, Australia)

Senior Integration Manager / Integration Director

Period: Mar 2010 - Aug 2011 (Las Vegas, USA)

Intercity & High Speed Rail Systems Product Manager

Period: Jun 2007 - Mar 2010 (Johannesburg, South Africa)

Civil/E&M Interface Manager

Projects:

Period: July 2018 – Jan 2021

Technical Director/ System Integration Specialist

Urban Mass Rapid Transit, Cairo Monorail NCC and 6th of October lines, Egypt

• Client: National Authority of Tunnel (NAT)
• Technical Design and coordination of integration and system testing and commissioning as well as Management and coordination of Railway Systems technical team
• Project Management and Technical expert for System integration activities during project phase.
• Management of multi-disciplinary and multi-location engineering team to deliver system engineering work package (including full Turnkey packages for Systems) and integration with Civil partner.

Period: July 2017 – June 2018

Technical Director/ System Integration Specialist

Urban Mass Rapid Transit, Singapore BPLRT (APM), Singapore

• Client: Singapore Land Transportation Authority (LTA)
• Design coordination of integration and system tests.
• Project Management, Civil interface Director and M&E System Technical Expert.
• Full turnkey delivery for rail systems.

Period: July 2016 – Jan 2021

Technical Director Urban Mass Rapid Transit, Bangkok Pink & Yellow Lines (Monorail), Thailand

• Client: Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited
• Management and coordination of M&E technical team and allocation of resources for the tender phase and start-up of the project.
• Technical expert for System Integration and Project Management during project phase.
• Full turnkey delivery for rail systems.

Period: January 2017 – Dec 2020

Technical Director Urban Mass Rapid Transit, Bangkok Gold Line (APM), Thailand

• Client: Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited (BTS)
• Management and coordination of M&E technical team and allocation of resources for the tender phase and start-up of the project.
• Technical expert for system integration during project phase.

Period: December 2015 – July 2017

Technical Director Urban Mass Rapid Transit, Shanghai Line 8 phase 3 (APM), China

Client: Shanghai Shentong Group

• Management of M&E technical team during the tender phase and the start-up of the project.
• Project Management, Civil interface Director and M&E System Technical Expert during project phase.
• Meeting monthly the customer and the civil to address jointly interface issues.
• Mentoring and coaching the local technical team for APM system specificity and its interfaces with civil works.

Period: October 2011 – February 2015

Senior Integration Manager (Consortium)

Urban Mass Rapid Transit, Gold Coast Rapid Transit, Australia

• Client: GoldLinq concessionaire
• System Integration management activities between M&E contractor, Civil contractor, and Operator; including engineering interfaces with Civil, Rolling Stock, Signaling, traction power – 750V DC - and hand-over process between Contractors.
• Full turnkey delivery for rail systems.

Period: March 2010 -September 2011

Civil and E&M interface / System Integration Manager

Desert Xpress Very High Speed Line, USA

• Client: DesertXpress Concessionnaire
• Technical System Interface / Integration Expert for the Client (DesertXpress entity) for Civil Structures (viaducts and tunnels), and Track Engineering (Rail alignment, Trackform design, Switches and Crossings, traction power supply and distribution – 25kV AC).
• Project Manager for Trackwork scope and interface management between M&E and Civil infrastructure works.
• Active member of the RSAC (Rail Safety Advisory Committee) in charge under the FRA (Federal Rail Authority) to set up new Standards related to Rolling Stock and Trackwork for High Speed Rail in USA.

Period: June 2007 – February 2010

Civil and E&M interface Manager & Track Expert

Gautrain Airport link, South Africa

• Client: Gauteng Province
• Deputy to Core System Engineering Director for Civil infrastructures and M&E interface management, and Track Engineering Manager(Rail alignment, Trackform design, Switches and Crossings),
• Managed all aspect of Civil Engineering Interfaces (Tunnels, Viaducts, at grade sections) and Track engineering (Rail alignment, choice of track material, design, procedures,switches and crossings, etc.)
• Managing a team of Civil interface Engineers, and Responsible for Alignment, Civil/E&M interfaces definitions and resolution, joint inspections and handover from Civil to E&M Contractor, participation in installation and commissioning of E&M systems (signaling, communication, SCADA, traction power 25kV AC).
• Technical Expert for construction and logistical requirements for the Civil works, Trackwork project for evaluation of manpower resources, schedule and cost.

• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
• Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
• Led multiple international tenders for Track scope (technical solutions, budget, planning, procurement strategies)

Period January 2005 - June 2007

Track Construction Manager Taipei Orange & Blue line metro, Taiwan

• Client: Department of Rapid Transit System, Taipei (DORTS)
• Led the Trackwork Construction phase (Organisation, Method Statements, Procurement, mobilization of resources, Schedule, Budget, etc.) for heavy metro system in Taipei (Taiwan).
• Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
• Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
• Line is fully underground (total 25.1 km long), exception of the two stabling yards and depot workshop.

Period October 2001 – December 2004

Track Construction Manager Singapore Circle line metro, Singapore

• Client: Singapore Land Transport Authority
• Completed Trackwork Construction preparation (Method Statements, Equipment.
• procurement, mobilization of resources, Schedule, Budget, etc.) including the logistic part related to Works Trains and Access and egress processes during building of the track.
• Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
• Managed procurement processes for timely delivery of materials while minimizing costs, ensuring smooth project execution.
• Managing installation activities of track for tunnel sections.
• Line is fully underground (total 35 km long).

Period: Jan 1999 - Sept 2001

Track Quality Assurance Manager TGV Mediterranee Very High speed line, France

• Client: Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer Francais (SNCF)
• Led the Quality System Management of a consortium responsible to build 300 km of track for the French TGV (Very High-Speed Rail – ballast track and concrete track). This included Method Statements, Quality Plan and Procedures, Quality controls management, and assisting the Project Director in Commercial claims.

Period: July 1998 – January 1999

Trackwork Site Manager TGV Paris-Lyon (Renewal campaign of track), France

• Client: Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Français (SNCF)
• Manage site teams for Very High-speed track (replacement of Switches and Crossings on the HSR line between Paris and Lyon) for activities such as Topography, Ballasting, Tamping, Turnout renewal, Track stress equalizing.

Period: June 1998 - July 1998

Track Project Engineer Freight line Annemasse-Evian, France

• Client: Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer Francais (SNCF)
• Responsible of site activities management related to ballast renewal for the freight line between Evian and Annemasse (20km).
• Management on site of crews and heavy plant dedicated to ballast renewal.

Period: April 1998 - June 1998

Trackwork Site Manager Commuter line Rognac-l’Estaque, France

• Client: Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer Français (SNCF)
• Managed site works for renewal of Trackwork for the commuter line between Marseille and Rognac (France): ballast track
• Renewal of running rail, ballast, concrete sleepers

Period: Jan 1998 - April 1998

Track Project Engineer Commuter line Chateauroux-Issoudun, France

• Client: Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer Français (SNCF)
• Responsible of site activities management related to ballast renewal for the commuter line between Chateauroux and Issoudun (35km).
• Management on site of crews and heavy plant dedicated to ballast renewal, wooden sleeper removal and replacement with new concrete sleepers.

• Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
• Provided training to employees on best practices in quality management, fostering a culture of excellence within the organization.
• Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
• Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.