The organisation at the forefront of light rail safety has appointed an expert in sector finance to its board of directors.
Ian Law has joined the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board as it looks to expand the scope of its operations, bringing with him a wealth of commercial experience.
Currently responsible for business transformation at South Yorkshire Supertram, Ian led the operator’s finance team through the successful transition into local authority control.
Following his appointment to the LRSSB board, the organisation’s Chief Executive, Carl Williams, commented:
“As the light rail sector continues to grow, our organisation will continue to evolve in line with its requirements”
“….and Ian’s experience will prove invaluable as we explore a range of commercial opportunities and work towards greater independence.”
Previously, Ian has worked for Manchester Metrolink, which he joined in 2001 as part of a team managing the business through significant change. This included the opening of several extensions, fleet replacements and commissioning of a second depot. As Financial Director, he was responsible for evaluating and negotiating the associated contract changes.
More recently, Ian developed the financial model underpinning the successful business case for the Newhaven extension in Edinburgh and worked with West Midlands Metro on a commercial strategy as operations returned to public ownership.
On his appointment, Ian said: “Having already assisted the organisation with business planning and commercial modelling, I’m excited at the prospect of taking this work forward as a non-executive director.
“I’m also looking forward to supporting the LRSSB team as they build on their undoubted success over the past few years,” he added.
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