Virgin Trains has appointed Paul Furze-Waddock as its new Business Development Director. Paul takes up his new job in the new year and his main focus will be future franchise bidding, including the West Coast franchise, which is due for re-bidding in March 2012. He will report directly to Virgin Trains’ Chief Executive Officer Tony Collins.
Paul has a proven track record within the railway industry having previously worked for Angel Trains and latterly with First Group as Commercial Director - Rail.
Tony Collins said: “I am absolutely delighted that Paul will be joining the senior Virgin Trains team at a very exciting time. He has a strong track record in successful franchise bids and is the right person to lead Virgin’s rail franchise activity. His appointment is a real demonstration of our commitment to bid for, and retain, the West Coast franchise whilst also looking at other opportunities.”
Paul Furze-Waddock said: “I have enjoyed eight highly successful years helping First Group to achieve its strong position in rail and I want to bring that knowledge and experience to the dynamic Virgin Trains brand to help continue its excellent customer service reputation.”
Paul has a proven track record within the railway industry having previously worked for Angel Trains and latterly with First Group as Commercial Director - Rail.
Tony Collins said: “I am absolutely delighted that Paul will be joining the senior Virgin Trains team at a very exciting time. He has a strong track record in successful franchise bids and is the right person to lead Virgin’s rail franchise activity. His appointment is a real demonstration of our commitment to bid for, and retain, the West Coast franchise whilst also looking at other opportunities.”
Paul Furze-Waddock said: “I have enjoyed eight highly successful years helping First Group to achieve its strong position in rail and I want to bring that knowledge and experience to the dynamic Virgin Trains brand to help continue its excellent customer service reputation.”
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