Chair (non-executive), DfT Operator Limited
Richard George
Biography
A successful deliverer of high-profile, large-scale projects, Richard George has 45 years of experience operating at the most senior level in the UK transport industry.
Currently, an independent advisor, Richard’s previous roles have included being:
- Managing Director for Global Rail and Transit Engineering at SNC-Lavalin
- Director of Transport for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2012
- HS1 Project Director for Eurostar
- Rail Board member for First Group plc
- Managing Director of Great Western Trains
- MEBO leadership of the original Great Western franchise award at privatisation
In addition to being Chair at DFTO, Richard has advised the Department for Transport (DfT) and Transport for the North on matters relating to rail performance and investment in the north of England.
Prior to privatisation, Richard had 20 years railway management experience with British Rail, including Director of Strategy for InterCity and Franchise Development Director.