Systra UK & Ireland has appointed Jonathan Scott as managing director – engineering. A chartered engineer with more than 30 years’ experience, Jonathan is a recognised figure in the transportation sector. Since joining SYSTRA in 2022 as operations director for High-Speed Rail, he has played a pivotal role in expanding the business into markets including […]
Category: People Moves
Lord McLoughlin to step down as chair of Transport for the North
Transport for the North’s board will be meeting in Darlington on Monday 15 September, and it will be last to be chaired by Lord McLoughlin, who is standing down this autumn after more than four years. As chair, Lord McLoughlin has worked with the North’s political leaders to agree its second Strategic Transport Plan to […]
TPE welcomes new finance director
TransPennine Express (TPE) has announced the addition of Manchester-born Fiona Roberts as its new finance director. Fiona, from Boothstown, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having led major finance transformation programmes in fast-moving and complex organisations. She also has direct industry experience, having spent six years at Network Rail, with three years as […]
TfL’s chief finance officer to retire in February
Rachel McLean, Transport for London’s (TfL) chief finance officer (CFO), will be retiring from TfL in February 2026. Her stellar career shaping London’s transport network has seen her play a central role in enabling TfL to achieve an operating surplus for the first time in its history, securing the first long-term capital funding agreement with […]
Arriva Group appoints new CEO
Arriva Group has today announced the appointment of Gianfranco Sgro as its new chief executive officer (CEO) with effect 1 October 2025. Gianfranco joins Arriva after almost 11-years at Kuehne+Nagel, the global logistics company, where he is currently executive vice president for Contract Logistics. He is also a member of the Management Board. Prior to […]
Derbyshire rail firm MTMS welcomes a new engineer on board
Derbyshire rail firm MTMS has welcomed a new engineer on board as it continues to go the extra mile in keeping UK train depots maintained to the highest standards. Stuart Miller has joined the Swadlincote-based company as its latest maintenance engineer, bringing to the MTMS team more than two decades of experience on the railways. […]
Network Rail announces Jeremy Westlake as new Chief Executive
Network Rail has today announced the appointment of Jeremy Westlake as its next Chief Executive, replacing Sir Andrew Haines who will be retiring. Jeremy, who is currently Chief Financial Officer, will formally take up the role in October following a transition period alongside Sir Andrew. In this role, Jeremy will oversee the amalgamation of Network […]
SPL Powerlines UK announces strategic appointments
SPL Powerlines UK is proud to announce a milestone in its continued growth and transformation with the promotion of three key members of its senior leadership team. With effective date 1 June 2025, Lee Pounder has been appointed regional managing director – Scotland & Ireland, Steve McWhan becomes regional managing director – England & Wales, […]
CrossCountry confirms new additions to leadership team
CrossCountry has announced the appointments of a new customer and commercial director and service delivery director who will join the executive leadership team imminently. Mark Anderson joins CrossCountry as customer and commercial director in a permanent move, having held the role on an interim basis since July 2024. Mark has worked across commercial, marketing and […]
Select Surveys appoints new managing director
Utility surveying organisation, Select Surveys, has appointed Jake McCabe as its new managing director. Jake assumes the role with a wealth of hands-on experience, a strong understanding of operational delivery, and a proven commercial mindset. McCabe expressed his enthusiasm for the new role: “Select Surveys has a strong foundation, and for me, stepping into this […]