CIRO is delighted to announce the appointment of David Burley MCIRO, Chief Executive Officer of Rail Operations Group, to the Board following this summer’s member elections.
David is a highly respected industry leader with an extensive background in railway operations, service delivery and organisational leadership. As CEO of Rail Operations Group, he has overseen the company’s continued growth and innovation, delivering specialist rolling stock and operational solutions that meet the evolving needs of the UK rail industry.
A long-standing and committed member of CIRO, David brings a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within modern railway operations. His appointment supports CIRO’s mission to lead, inspire and accelerate the growth of rail professionals, cultivating collaboration to support the success of rail organisations, now and in the future. With his focus on people, performance and professional development, David will play an important role in helping CIRO realise this vision by strengthening its connections with industry leaders and promoting the value of professional standards across all levels of the sector.
Speaking about CIRO’s ongoing evolution, Mark Hopwood CBE, Chair of the CIRO Board, recently emphasised the importance of leadership and collaboration in driving the profession forward:
“This new era for rail is an exciting one that will demand fresh thinking, sharper skills and closer collaboration to realise its full potential. My priority will be to build on this strong platform to put people at the heart of that journey – ensuring CIRO not only supports but actively accelerates the development of rail professionals.”
On joining the Board, David said:
‘I am delighted to have been elected to the CIRO Board – it really is quite an honour. The changes and challenges that the new dawn for rail will bring require a clear focus and the development of a new breed of railway professionals. I will bring the expertise I have developed to the Board and support both colleagues and the organisation in ensuring that CIRO continues to provide the very best in holistic industry learning.’
David’s appointment reflects that ambition. His wealth of operational experience, strategic insight and passion for developing talent will help CIRO continue to grow its influence and deliver lasting value to members. The Board warmly welcomes David and looks forward to his contribution in shaping the future of railway operations professionalism.
Find out more about CIRO’s work and leadership team at www.ciro.org.
