The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has appointed Professor Clive Roberts, executive dean of the Faculty of Science at Durham University, as the independent chair of its newly established Industry Leadership Group (ILG). This marks a significant milestone in modernising rail standards governance and ensuring decisions are made with clarity, speed, and accountability. Following […]
Category: People Moves
QTS Group appoints its first ever HR director
QTS Group has appointed Sara Crosby as its new HR director. Crosby is the first HR representative appointed to the company’s board in a move that reinforces QTS Group’s commitment to investing in people. Her appointment will support QTS Group’s growing workforce, which has expanded significantly in recent years. The company now employs more than […]
Mark Robinson appointed CIO of DfT Operator
Mark Robinson has been appointed Chief Information Officer (CIO) of DfT Operator (DFTO) – the government body bringing all privately-owned train operators into public ownership. Robinson will lead DFTO’s digital, data and cybersecurity strategy and provide a strategic overview across all train operators in public ownership. He brings over two decades of experience delivering large-scale […]
Railway Mission welcomes new chaplain for North London
Railway Mission has announced the appointment of Manuela Mai as its new chaplain for the North London area, strengthening the charity’s pastoral and spiritual support for railway staff and the wider rail community. Manuela brings many years of Christian leadership and a deep passion for missional service within local communities. A graduate in Theology and […]
Railway Mission welcomes new chaplain for North London
Railway Mission has announced the appointment of Manuela Mai as its new chaplain for the North London area, strengthening the charity’s pastoral and spiritual support for railway staff and the wider rail community. Manuela brings many years of Christian leadership and a deep passion for missional service within local communities. A graduate in Theology and […]
Resonate Group appoints Carmen Hula as chief finance officer
Digital railway specialist Resonate Group has appointed Carmen Hula as it chief finance officer, bringing extensive experience in to support the company’s next phase of sustainable growth and innovation in digital rail technology. In her new role, Carmen will oversee Resonates financial strategy and operations, driving efficiencies, and supporting strategic investment as the business continues […]
Alex Hynes named as new CEO of DfT Operator
Alex Hynes has been appointed as the new chief executive of Department for Transport Operator Limited (DFTO) to lead the next phase in the transition to Great British Railways. With significant experience in both the rail industry and Department for Transport, his appointment will support the Government’s mission to bring together track and train – […]
Sharif Narouz named as major programme director at WSP
Engineering and professional services firm WSP has announced the appointment of Sharif Narouz as major programme director for the UK and Ireland. Sharif brings extensive experience from senior client roles at AWE, Crossrail and TfL, most recently leading a +£5 billion programme in the Defence Nuclear sector. He is an accredited NISTA Tier 1 Project […]
RSSB appoints Joshua Fisher as chief operating officer
The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Fisher as its new chief operating officer. Joshua brings extensive experience in digital transformation and operational leadership, having previously served as RSSB’s Chief Digital Officer. This appointment marks a significant step in strengthening RSSB’s executive team as it continues to […]
Stannah Lifts announces key leadership appointments
Stannah Lifts Distribution and Service (LD&S) has announced two significant appointments within its Maintenance and Repair (M&R) Division. Following the recent introduction of two regional managers—Julie Dutton (South) and Andy Miller (North)— the company is welcoming two talented colleagues into branch manager roles in Birmingham and Orpington. New appointments: Birmingham Service Branch – Peter Bailey […]