Richard Harrison
Biography
Richard has worked in the rail industry for over 20 years and brings a wealth of finance and contracting experience including in franchise bids, mobilisations, a franchise management contract, and a cessation.
Richard has worked as finance director of train operating companies, and in owning group finance teams.
Up until December 2016, he was Managing Director of a successful franchise bidding team for a transport owning group.
He previously worked as Head of Finance for Arriva’s Mainland Europe division during a period of sustained growth which saw the company expand into 14 countries. He sat on the executive committees of both Arriva’s Mainland Europe division, and subsequently their UK Trains division.
Richard has previously worked in Hong Kong, and in addition to his current rail work Richard now has non-Executive roles in the education and charity sectors.