Deutsche Bahn has mutually parted ways with finance chief Karin Dohm after less than four months in the role, citing differing visions for her position and corporate development. The separation follows February reports of internal conflicts and comes amid restructuring and deepening financial losses at the rail operator.
Deutsche Bahn AG announced it has ended its collaboration with finance board member Karin Dohm, who joined in early December. The parties reached a mutual agreement to terminate the partnership due to differing views on the future design of her role and key aspects of corporate development, the company stated.
Deutsche Bahn emphasized there are no doubts about Dohm's professional qualifications, integrity, or conduct. The split is unrelated to public allegations against her.
The Süddeutsche Zeitung reported in February on the impending separation, stating Dohm had alienated the works council, politicians, employee representatives, and clashed repeatedly with executives over minor issues. Bahn CEO Evelyn Palla intervened to end her tenure, with the decision finalized ahead of a March supervisory board meeting. Deutsche Bahn declined to comment at the time.
Prior to Deutsche Bahn, Dohm was CFO at home improvement chain Hornbach and spent many years at Deutsche Bank.
The move occurs during CEO Palla's restructuring efforts. A balance sheet expected Friday is forecast to show a 2.3 billion euro loss for 2025, up from the prior year, driven by chronic long-distance service delays and write-downs pushing the state-owned firm deeper into the red.
