Invensys News

New Senior Appointment in Europe

10 May 2010


Invensys Rail has appointed former Network Rail director Nick Crossfield as its new Managing Director for its Northern Europe division. He takes the helm of the division in June and succeeds Mark Wild who as been Acting Managing Director since November 2009.

 

Invensys Rail - part of Invensys plc, the global technology group - is playing a significant role in the ongoing modernisation and development of rail networks with its advanced signalling and train control systems in service in Europe, Asia, North America and Australasia from inner-city metro networks to the most advanced high-speed railways in the world.

 

As well as his directorship at Network Rail - where he was responsible for a major refocussing of the organisation?s commercial operations - Mr Crossfield has 16 years' experience in senior positions in a range of international industrial and professional services organisations. 

 

On his appointment he said: "Invensys Rail's extensive technical and commercial capabilities are prized by railways and infrastructure managers around the world, and taking the helm of Invensys Rail Northern Europe is a real honour. I intend to help our people at all levels meet and exceed our clients' expectations so we can play an even greater part in the remarkable resurgence in rail travel underway across Europe."

 

Invensys Rail President and CEO James Drummond added: "Nick's undoubted expertise and enthusiasm in rail and related industries makes him the perfect person for the role.  The senior team across Invensys Rail is looking forward to working with him to enhance and develop our position in the crucial Northern Europe arena."

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