Led on predominantly rail related areas within SOS Acceleration Unit.

Duties include statutory director requirements and ensuring all works delivered are done so safely whilst achieving high quality, efficiency and driving innovation. I direct and control all the company’s operations and give strategic guidance and direction to the board to ensure that the company achieves its mission and objectives, including sustainable growth and diversity of offering. Andromeda; founded in 2012, an award winning multi-disciplined railway design engineering company. Specialising in railway electrification, LV and signalling design, delivering major and bespoke rail infrastructure projects.Website: www.andromedauk.com Email: info@andromedauk.com

Accountable for the sustainability, reliability, performance and reputation of the Wales & Borders route infrastructure. Client/sponsor for the investment portfolio of all enhancement, renewals and maintenance delivery as well as strategic business change programmes. I was also the delegated deputy Route Managing Director.Successes included a 100% asset and investment related contribution to the route scorecard performance for 16/17 and 17/18 and an employee engagement score of 94%. The most significant investment project under my direct control was the £305m Cardiff Area Signalling Renewal (CASR), the biggest investment in the Welsh network for more than 100 years.I led the route strategic business plan (SBP) funding submission for control period 6 (CP6). This included developing all the various plans for each asset type, ensuring they worked together as a system and were efficient in timing and delivery methodology. Key areas of note in this role included leading the stakeholder engagement including multiple interactive briefing sessions to ensure support from key stakeholders such as Welsh Government, train and freight operators and Transport Focus. I also led the frequent reviews with the regulator and independent auditors throughout the process. The outcome was a record £2bn determination for 2019 – 2024.