Ernesto Sicilia

London-based since 2016, Ernesto acts as Managing Director of Trenitalia UK Ltd.

He has led operations for the company’s entry and development into the UK rail market through acquisitions and winning tenders. Currently he manages two relevant contracts with Department of Transport for passenger services.

Since 2021 he also serves as UK Country Manager for Ferrovie dello Stato, owning group of Trenitalia.

In 2023 he was also appointed as Director in the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for UK Board.

Ernesto has worked for Ferrovie dello Stato Group since 2001 covering a several different roles and before leading Trenitalia’s UK branch, he has spent five years as Trenitalia Chief Strategy Officer.

In his career he developed skills in middle/long-term planning, investment evaluation, M&A projects, PSO contracts, market analysis, strategic marketing, digital strategies and sustainability.

Recently he also acted as International Business Director of Trenitalia, supporting the launch of high speed services in France and Spain, with core responsibility for European subsidiaries, covering for multi-markets: France, Germany, Greece, Spain and UK.

Before joining FS Group, Ernesto has worked for Eni, Italian leading energy company, for 10 years, where he has been involved in planning, investment and strategy activities included IPO process.

Ernesto, married with 3 sons, was born in 1963, and graduated in Statistics and Economics at University of Rome, and holds an MBA.