AssessTech announces expansion plans and appointment of a new Non-Exec Director

Paul Sutherland, formerly of Network Rail Consulting, has joined AssessTech as non-exec director to work with the Board to further develop the UK strategy and expand operations in Australia. Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the AssessTech Board.

AssessTech is the UK’s leading provider of competence management and training solutions to the railway industry and has regional offices in Brisbane and Abu Dhabi. They work with 95% of the UK’s rail network from the north of Scotland to the south of England.

The business has grown extensively over the last 12 months having increased turnover and staff levels by 25%; recently taking on another floor in their Guildford office to allow for further growth. The business has also recently secured their first client in Australia – RailTrain Holdings Ltd (RHG) – who employ over 650 people and offer a mixture of training and operational services to the railway industry throughout Australia.

The AssessTech annual user forum has become a key date in the railway calendar. Each year the event brings together individuals working in operations and engineering from across the railway industry to help shape competence management and learning and development and share best practice. This year’s event will take place on the 17th November in London and will stream online to customers and partners globally.

CEO Gabriel Stroud said: “It’s exciting times ahead for AssessTech. We invest heavily in our staff as we know they are the core to our success and it’s great to be surrounded by so many intelligent, enthusiastic individuals who are as passionate as me about improving safety on the railway and being part of our growth. It’s fantastic to have Paul join the Board as his wealth of knowledge and connections will be imperative to helping shape and evolve our strategy going forward.”

Paul Sutherland commented: “I am delighted to be joining the Board of AssessTech. I have 37 years’ experience in the railway and I feel I have so much knowledge and experience to offer AssessTech. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone better and working with the Board to help them expand further and achieve their goals.”

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