Chris Wright Email & Phone Number

Derby, Gb

London Area, United Kingdom

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

Derby, United Kingdom

A member of the board of directors of East Midlands Railway, with responsibility for leading the Commercial directorate. This included responsibility for the circa £400m revenue budget, marketing, retail and external relations.The role was also the primary interface with the Department for Transport to manage the train operating contract (franchise), and for developing proposals for future operating contracts.

Derby, United Kingdom

Derby, United Kingdom

A member of the board of directors of East Midlands Trains, with responsibility for leading the Fleet directorate, consisting of over 470 people and over 200 rail vehicles. This included the engineering, fleet control and the three maintenance depots; Neville Hill, Etches Park and Eastcroft as well as the contractual relationship with Bombardier for the Meridian Fleet.During this time I implemented an organisational change of the team to provide clearer accountability and to facilitate… Show more A member of the board of directors of East Midlands Trains, with responsibility for leading the Fleet directorate, consisting of over 470 people and over 200 rail vehicles. This included the engineering, fleet control and the three maintenance depots; Neville Hill, Etches Park and Eastcroft as well as the contractual relationship with Bombardier for the Meridian Fleet.During this time I implemented an organisational change of the team to provide clearer accountability and to facilitate a change in both organisational and cultural approach to ensure a distinction between fleet projects and business as usual delivery.I successfully developed a team who are highly adept at understanding the business objectives and interpreting these to safely deliver trains for service together with an astute commercial approach. Show less

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Aa a member of the Vossloh Kiepe UK Limited board and executive team I was responsible for leading the company’s tenders and commercial team as well as contributing to the strategic planning of the business as a whole.My role was to ensure the delivery of high quality, compliant and economically viable bids to our customers, and develop the commercial controls within the business, including any legal & contractual support such that the business has rigorous control of its… Show more Aa a member of the Vossloh Kiepe UK Limited board and executive team I was responsible for leading the company’s tenders and commercial team as well as contributing to the strategic planning of the business as a whole.My role was to ensure the delivery of high quality, compliant and economically viable bids to our customers, and develop the commercial controls within the business, including any legal & contractual support such that the business has rigorous control of its contracts.Developing staff and teams were key duties, together with leading strategic change to ensure that our overall business goals were achieved. Show less

Birmingham, United Kingdom

As a member of the board of directors of Vossloh Kiepe UK, the role comprised of taking full responsibility for all engineering functions, as well as contributing to the strategic planning of the business as a whole.Reporting to the Managing Director, I provided technical leadership across the business and represented it from an engineering point of view to customers, suppliers and third parties, as appropriate.The engineering function supported a wide range of projects with… Show more As a member of the board of directors of Vossloh Kiepe UK, the role comprised of taking full responsibility for all engineering functions, as well as contributing to the strategic planning of the business as a whole.Reporting to the Managing Director, I provided technical leadership across the business and represented it from an engineering point of view to customers, suppliers and third parties, as appropriate.The engineering function supported a wide range of projects with design, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering input and also contributed to the tendering processes. Developing staff and teams were key duties, together with leading strategic change to ensure that the overall business goals were achieved. Show less

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Responsible for managing London Midland's Tyseley maintenance depot to deliver maintenance and cleaning objectives for London Midland's 61 DMUs. Achieved Golden and Silver Spanner awards within my first year as national recognition for the improvements in reliability.I was also responsible for the delivery of 3rd party maintenance contracts which included the maintenance and cleaning of Cross Country's 29 DMUs, and heavy maintenance for a range of customers.The role involved… Show more Responsible for managing London Midland's Tyseley maintenance depot to deliver maintenance and cleaning objectives for London Midland's 61 DMUs. Achieved Golden and Silver Spanner awards within my first year as national recognition for the improvements in reliability.I was also responsible for the delivery of 3rd party maintenance contracts which included the maintenance and cleaning of Cross Country's 29 DMUs, and heavy maintenance for a range of customers.The role involved leading, motivating and directing a team of over 200 engineers, technicians, operations and cleaning staff to achieve company targets.In delivering these objectives, I was responsible for fleet performance, ensuring the safety of Tyseley Depot's operations, compliance with environmental legislation and delivery of the financial performance objectives.I also acted as deputy to the Head of Fleet Production. Show less

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Responsible for managing London Midland's Soho depot to deliver maintenance and cleaning objectives, primarily for the Class 323 EMU fleet.The role involved leading, motivating and directing a team of approximately 40 engineers, technicians, operations and cleaning staff to achieve company output targets.In delivering these objectives, I was responsible for ensuring the safety of Soho Depot's operations, compliance with environmental legislation and budget preparation and… Show more Responsible for managing London Midland's Soho depot to deliver maintenance and cleaning objectives, primarily for the Class 323 EMU fleet.The role involved leading, motivating and directing a team of approximately 40 engineers, technicians, operations and cleaning staff to achieve company output targets.In delivering these objectives, I was responsible for ensuring the safety of Soho Depot's operations, compliance with environmental legislation and budget preparation and control. Show less

Derby, United Kingdom

Responsible for leading a team providing materials and installation services. The role involved the co-ordination and development of Interfleet's growing material supply and labour activity and provided a focus for best practice within the Rolling Stock Enhancements team and the company generally. In addition I undertook the bidding and delivery of assignments generally involving turnkey activity.During this time, I also acted as Project Manager for the implementation of Interfleet's… Show more Responsible for leading a team providing materials and installation services. The role involved the co-ordination and development of Interfleet's growing material supply and labour activity and provided a focus for best practice within the Rolling Stock Enhancements team and the company generally. In addition I undertook the bidding and delivery of assignments generally involving turnkey activity.During this time, I also acted as Project Manager for the implementation of Interfleet's Guru system as part of East Coast's Project Falcon. Show less

Senior Engineer within Interfleet’s Rolling Stock Enhancements Team.Responsibile for project managing, leading and delivering significant turnkey projects. Specialist expertise in the application of electrical systems to rolling stock.Activities included; preparation of significant proposals, project management, client and supplier liaison, and electrical design

Initially a Graduate Engineer on Interfleet’s IET accredited 2-year Graduate Training Scheme, then Electrical Engineer within Interfleet's Electrical Section and Engineer within the Rolling Stock Team.Activities included; preparation of proposals, project management, client and supplier liaison, feasibility studies, technical investigations and electrical design.

Mba

Meng, Electronic, Control & Systems Engineering, 1St Class