Trainline, a British company specialized in the marketing of train tickets, has announced the appointment of Margot Olifson, coming from eBay, as the new head of the company for the markets of Italy and Spain.
Joined the firm last July, Olifson will assume the direction of commercial operations, with a special focus on the expansion of activities in both countries, as detailed by the company in a note released this Tuesday.
Among her priorities is to accelerate the evolution of the business, consolidate strategic alliances with railway operators, and reinforce "Trainline's mission, to promote more sustainable travel options, simplifying the travel experience for millions of passengers".
Extensive background in digital leadership at eBay
Olifson brings more than 14 years of experience in managerial positions at eBay, developed between London, Zurich, and Milan, where she held high-responsibility positions, such as manager for Italy and director of operations. Throughout her career, she has driven commercial expansion plans, digital marketing, and product innovation, with a clear specialization in the growth of marketplaces and in boosting digital businesses and platforms.
The manager of Trainline in Europe, Pedro García, has highlighted that Margot adds "extensive experience in managing digital businesses and a solid track record of successes in promoting growth, developing teams of excellence, and achieving results for clients." "Italy and Spain remain strategically important markets for Trainline, and Margot's leadership experience, her international perspective, and her customer-oriented approach will be invaluable as we continue to grow our business and offer even more value to customers and partners in both countries," he noted.
For her part, Margot stated that she is "very excited to start this new stage at Trainline, at a time of profound evolution in mobility." "In dynamic markets like the Spanish and Italian, travelers are looking for increasingly faster, transparent, and personalized solutions," she pointed out, emphasizing that her goal is to enhance innovation in rail mobility.
As manager for Italy and Spain, Olifson will be responsible for overseeing Trainline's business operations in both territories, working closely with local teams and industry 'partners' to sustain "continuous growth and generate value for customers."