ScotRail Managing Director Joanne Maguire has announced the interim appointment of Mr. David Ross as part of the company’s continued commitment to delivering a safe, reliable, and environmentally sustainable railway.
Mr. Ross, who joined ScotRail in 2017, currently serves as Communications Director and is the longest-serving member of the current Executive Team. In his new interim role, he will take on leadership responsibility for the majority of ScotRail’s workforce. This includes frontline teams such as drivers, conductors, ticket examiners, and station staff, as well as several key head office departments, including Human Resources, Commercial, Communications, and Safety & Sustainability.
A successor for the role of Communications Director will be announced in due course.
ScotRail Managing Director Joanne Maguire said:
‘I am delighted to appoint David as our Chief Operating Officer at this crucial time for the railway. David has been part of the senior leadership team at ScotRail for several years now and, combined with his experience and knowledge of Scotland’s wider public sector, is ideally placed to take on this role.
‘The appointment of David will ensure our focus continues to be on delivering the best possible service for customers to make rail the travel mode of choice for people in Scotland.’
ScotRail Chief Operating Officer David Ross said:
‘I am proud to take on this role as we work to grow passenger numbers, deliver a reliable railway, and provide value for money for the taxpayer.
‘I am particularly pleased to have the opportunity to lead so many of our great ScotRail staff, who deliver a fantastic service to our customers every day.
‘With the upcoming abolition of peak fares, we are working flat out to encourage as many people as possible to choose rail.’
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