08.03.12
ITSO CEO steps down
Michael Leach, chief executive of ITSO, quit yesterday in a surprise move.
The Government-backed company, which manages the standards for compliance and interoperability of smart ticketing systems, issued a statement this morning.
Mike Fuhr, chairman of the ITSO Ltd board, said: “We can confirm that Michael Leach, Chief Executive Officer of ITSO Ltd, left the company on 7 March 2012.
“The Board would like to place on record their appreciation of Michael’s valuable service to the company since he joined it in January 2010 and his important achievements in the delivery of improved services and financial sustainability.
“The Board wishes Michael every success in his future career. For the time being, Michael’s responsibilities will be divided between the senior management team of Lindsay Robertson as Director of Member Services, Caroline Carruthers as Chief Technical Officer, and Arthur Dodgson as Finance Director.”
The February / March 2012 edition of Rail Technology Magazine includes a supplement on smart ticketing including an interview with Leach – his last as ITSO chief executive – on ITSO’s work during 2011 and looking ahead to the future. Industry professionals can subscribe for free at www.railtechnologymagazine.com/Subscribe.aspx
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