The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has appointed Iain Lanaghan to its board as a non industry, non executive director and chair of the Audit & Risk Committee, with effect from 1 May 2026.
Iain is an experienced chair and non-executive director with more than 40 years’ experience operating at Board level in complex infrastructure sectors, including transport, energy, water, and defence. Earlier in his career, he was group finance director of FirstGroup, the UK bus and rail operator, before going on to hold a range of senior executive and non executive roles. He brings extensive experience in financial governance, audit, risk, and strategic oversight.
Commenting on the appointment, RSSB Chair Chris Burchell said: “Iain brings deep audit and risk expertise alongside first hand experience of the transport sector. That combination will be particularly valuable as RSSB continues to support the railway through evidence based advice, assurance, and strong governance.”
Iain Lanaghan said: “I am pleased to be joining the RSSB Board and to take on the role of Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee. At a time of significant change across the railway, I look forward to contributing to RSSB’s direction and to the effective stewardship of the organisation.”
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