Anne McMeel has joined the RSSB as a non-executive director. She will also serve as the audit and risk committee chair. This took effect on 4 July 2024.
Anne is an experienced senior executive, holding a membership with the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy. She also holds two other non-executive board roles. These are at Transport for London and the Houses of Parliament Restoration and Renewal Delivery Authority.
Anne has held a number of executive posts within local authorities in London. She became the first director of finance and performance at the then-new Greater London Authority in 2001. She then held the role of director of resources at the Metropolitan Police Service for five years.
Since 2013, she has been pursuing her interests in cultural activities and travelling. She has used her skills in new environments in her non-executive roles. These include Keech Hospice Care Board, Ministry of Defence, and Arts Council England.
On taking up her appointment at RSSB, Anne said:
‘I passionately believe a safe, reliable, and sustainable rail network, which puts customers at its heart, is crucial to the future prosperity of the UK. I am absolutely delighted to be joining RSSB’s board as chair of the audit and risk committee, so that I can work with the board, our staff, and our partners in making this mission a reality.’
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