Patrick Verwer (see below for a high resolution image)

Jun 21, 2018 12:30 BST Go-Ahead Group appoints Patrick Verwer as CEO of Railway

GTR's parent company has issued the following news release:

The Go-Ahead Group plc (GOG) has today appointed Patrick Verwer, former Managing Director of Midland Trains, as CEO of (GTR).

David Brown, CEO of Go-Ahead commented: “I have full confidence in Patrick’s ability and determination to lead GTR and its team through the current difficulties and to deliver the long term benefits of the new timetable. Patrick brings with him a long history of collaborating with industry partners such as Rail and the DfT to deliver for customers.”

Patrick Verwer said: “I look forward to working with my new colleagues to deliver on the transformation that is already underway at GTR. My focus will be on ensuring we meet the needs of our customers each and every day.”

Patrick will join GTR in early July.

Patrick Verwer was Managing Director of between January 2012 and December 2017. Before that he worked in the transport industry in the UK and Europe, specialising in rail and airport services. He first came to the UK in 2003 as Managing Director of . Born and educated in the Netherlands, Patrick started his career in the Rotterdam Police Force rising to senior officer level.

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