MD & Owner, The Train Chartering Company Ltd
Swindon, United Kingdom
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- Managing Director at The Train Chartering Company Ltd
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- UK Sales Manager at Eurostar UK Ltd
- European Sales Manager at Software Publishing Corp.
- Government Account Manager at Rank Xerox Ltd
- Sales Manager at Shipping Guides Ltd
- "Eurocrat" at Commission of the European Communities, European Commission
- Officer at British Army
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Simon Pielow’s Summary
Enthusiasts for the New Age of Rail, Fay Lejeune & I manage Train Chartering, which occupies a small but significant niche in the rail industry - sourcing and supplying passenger trains and private carriages (rail cars) for charter / hire similar to an air charter broker but with intensive project & guest management.
We provide consultancy and advice for:
- potential charter clients;
- those seeking to purchase luxury trains or rail cars;
- train companies wishing to upgrade existing onboard services.
Take the time to enjoy the journey.
Simon Pielow’s Specialties:
This is the new age of rail; I am lucky to be part of the renaissance!
The world's rail industry needs better marketing and commercial skills.
My background merges formal sales training with marketing skills and data analysis which. to date, has served Train Chartering well.
However I am committed to continual learning and to adopting best practices for whatever the future holds for Train Chartering and me.
Rail is the best way to travel on earth, and we are onboard!
Simon Pielow’s Experience
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Managing Director
The Train Chartering Company Ltd
(Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)
September 1997 — Present (12 years 6 months)
Train Chartering www.trainchartering.com
Google on "Train Chartering" for background.
Photos at www.flikr.com, search on "Train Chartering".
Luxury Train Club www.luxurytrainclub.com
Private Rail Cars www.privaterailcars.net
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UK Sales Manager
Eurostar UK Ltd
(Privately Held; Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)
April 1992 — August 1997 (5 years 5 months)
- Contracted all major UK business travel agents from first contact to contract signature
- Early adopter - obtained www.eurostar.com url
- Involved in first drafts of Eurostar’s terms & conditions
- Initiated first corporate sales strategies
- Spokesman at various trade conferences
- Author ‘Eurostar’ ISBN-10: 0711024510
- Initiated ‘private carriage’ concept
- Introduced preferred charity concept (Make A Wish)
- Proposed code sharing with Delta Airlines
And then:
One day, I oversaw two special groups in two adjoining First Class carriages travelling from Paris to London in Eurostar. One was the Rolling Stones & party, and the other a member of an Asian royal family with an entourage.
Within minutes, the two very different groups had intermingled and were having a great time.
On arrival in London, the chauffeurs & security staff had to work hard to separate and guide their charges to the limousines.
The concept of chartering Trains for the fun of it was born! -
European Sales Manager
Software Publishing Corp.
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; SPCO; Computer Software industry)
1989 — 1992 (3 years )
Sales of business application software, mostly Harvard Graphics, and account mangament of key accounts in mainland Europe.
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Government Account Manager
Rank Xerox Ltd
(Business Supplies and Equipment industry)
1986 — 1989 (3 years )
Government & BT sales of copiers and document processing.
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Sales Manager
Shipping Guides Ltd
(Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)
1984 — 1986 (2 years )
Sales management of 'Guide to Port Entry', 'Guide to Tanker Ports' and 'Shipping Atlas' - the shipping industry's definitive port information guides.
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"Eurocrat"
Commission of the European Communities, European Commission
(Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
1977 — 1984 (7 years )
1. Directorate General for Agriculture
2. DG Regional Fund (European Regional Development Fund -assessing applications from UK Govt)
3. DG Fisheries - developing processes for fishery licensing and managing applications for licences from member states. Assisted Commission representation on the European Council of Ministers. -
Officer
British Army
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)
October 1970 — September 1976 (6 years )
After Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, platoon commander in an infantry battalion in Germany & UK, also served in Canada & Cyprus and as public relations officer in Germany.
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Simon Pielow’s Interests:
In business - promoting train travel in the new age of rail, building enthusiasm for train charter, offering exclusive cocooned luxury travel, providing cost-effective transportation for large groups. Personal interests - my wife & family, one Vizsla & three blended cats, walking, gardening & maintaining a constant enthusiasm for new ideas.
Simon Pielow’s Honors:
Freeman of the City of London
Simon Pielow’s Contact Settings
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