Board Members | Chartered Institution of Railway Operators

“To champion the professional development of those working in railway organisations enabling the whole railway system to succeed.”

Our Board of Governors is made up of experienced and recognisable figureheads, thought leaders and opinion formers from leading railway operators.

Together they offer a wealth and breadth of experience which informs our unique approach to learning and ensures our academic opportunities and development pathways are current, accurate and relevant.

Jim Meade FCIRO

CIRO Chair
Chief Executive, Irish Rail

Phil James FCIRO

CIRO Vice Chair
Route Director, North West at Network Rail

Philip Sherratt

CIRO Chief Executive Officer

Andy Joy ACIRO

Chief Executive Officer, Story Contracting

Claire Mann ACRIO

Chief Operating Officer, Transport for London

Tom Desmond MCIRO

Operations Director, Wessex at Network Rail

David Davidson FCIRO

Route Director, Kent at Network Rail

Karen Duffy FCIRO

Operations Director at Network Rail

Mark Hopwood CBE FCIRO

Managing Director, Great Western Railway and President at Cholsey & Wallingford Railway

Nick Dent ACIRO

Director of Customer Operations at Transport for London

Rachel Heath FCIRO

Operations Director, Wales & Borders at Network Rail

Jason Wade

Regional Director, Northern

Chris Jackson

Managing Director, Transpennine Express