Scottish Rail Holdings (SRH) has announced the appointment of Hannah Ross as its new chief executive.
Hannah, who is currently head of major projects and commissioning at City of Edinburgh Council, will join SRH on 30 September.
She will lead the arm’s length company which was set up and is owned by the Scottish Government. It has responsibility for the ownership and oversight of both ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper, following their transfer into public ownership in April 2022 and June 2023 respectively.
Hannah has been a pivotal figure in the success of the Trams to Newhaven project amongst other essential work, having led this since 2018, securing business case approval and successfully delivering the construction, testing, and commissioning of the project prior to opening last year. She was recently recognised for this work with an ‘outstanding contribution to transport’ award at the Scottish Transport Awards last month.
A lawyer by background, she works closely with Edinburgh’s public transport companies, working collaboratively on policy, delivery, and governance.
As well as chief executive of Scottish Rail Holdings, Hannah will also chair the boards of ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
Hannah said: “The railway in Scotland is a vital part of our economy and society, connecting people to work, education, entertainment, and family and friends. I look forward to leading the team at Scottish Rail Holdings and working closely with colleagues across the rail industry, particularly ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper, to deliver the best possible service to customers.
“I’m passionate about growing public transport given the positive impact it can have on economic growth and opportunities for communities, and crucially, the part it plays in our drive to net zero.”
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