Optym announces Siesenop as rail and mining chief commercial officer

Optym, the leader in transportation optimization, announced industry veteran Andrew Siesenop as Chief Commercial Officer for the rail and mining business unit. This hire comes as Optym’s rail optimization software matures and the company turns its focus to business development.

“Optym’s unique products solve real challenges across the transportation industry,” said Andrew Siesenop, Chief Commercial Officer, Rail and Mining, Optym. “I look forward to sharing Optym’s solutions and leading the rail and mining industry forward.”

As a former part of the commercial team at Wabtec/GE Transportation, Siesenop helped grow their digital optimization business. Prior to Wabtec, he spent 20 years at Norfolk Southern in various operational roles, eventually leading the design and implementation of their rail movement planner. In his new role, Siesenop will lead Optym’s commercialization efforts of rail and mining products.

“As Optym’s rail and mining products are maturing, we have started to focus on sales, marketing, and business development through strategic partnerships,” Optym’s Founder & CEO Ravi Ahuja said. “Andrew has vast experience in this space, both operationally and commercially, and is well connected with companies in Americas, Europe, and Australia. I am confident that under his leadership Optym will become the leading provider of optimization solutions for railroad and mining companies worldwide.”