Hedwige Van de Wyer

Legal Director at Alpha Trains

Antwerp Metropolitan Area

About

At the helm of Alpha Trains' legal department, my focus centers on strategic contract negotiations and rigorous contract management. With a track record of over two decades in rail transportation and commercial law, my expertise lies in steering international operations with unwavering legal compliance. Our team, composed of diverse nationalities, excels in international business and dispute resolution, collectively enhancing industry standards. My role extends beyond legalities, encompassing board memberships across various European subsidiaries. It's through collaboration that we've fortified Alpha Trains' position in the market. Proficiency in multiple languages and a nuanced understanding of cross-border legal frameworks empower us to navigate the complex terrains of the rail transport sector.

Experience

  • Legal Director at Alpha Trains
    Feb 2010 - Present · 16 yrs 5 mos

    • Serve as a key member of the board for multiple Alpha Trains subsidiaries across Belgium, Iberia, Switzerland, Poland, and Italy. • Provide strategic legal guidance to ensure compliance and mitigate risks in operations. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance governance and operational efficiency. • Develop and implement legal frameworks that support the company's growth and sustainability objectives.

  • Angel Trains Cargo (8 yrs)
    • Legal & Compliance Director, Member of the Board
      Dec 2008 - Jan 2010 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Operations Director, Member of the Board
      Feb 2007 - Nov 2008 · 1 yr 10 mos

    • Senior Legal Counsel
      Jul 2006 - Jan 2007 · 7 mos

  • legal counsel at T-Plan
    2000 - 2002 · 2 yrs

  • legal counsel at Codiam
    Jan 1999 - Jul 2000 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • lawyer at the bar/ associate at Lawfirm Evensen & Co
    1995 - 1998 · 3 yrs