Joel Sainsbury has been appointed as the new director of Serco’s Rail Technical Services, based in Derby.
Joel became a part of Serco’s Rail Technical Services business nine months ago, and has been leading the engineering team.
He began his career with AEA Technology Rail before joining Rolls-Royce Submarines and carrying out a number of roles, with an international assignment in North America, and then becoming commissioning manager of a chemical manufacturing facility in the UK.
Richard Hobson, who has led Rail Technical Services since 2011 will be retiring at the end of April after a long and successful career.
Joel said: “I am both proud and excited to have the opportunity to lead Serco’s Rail Technical Services business. The business has a great team of people with industry-leading skills, and together we have a great opportunity to develop and grow the business in the coming years.”
John Whitehurst, managing director of Serco’s transport business, said: “We are pleased to have recruited someone of Joel’s calibre. Having spent a few months in the business, he has proven that he is the right man to lead the business in the coming years.
“I also want to thank Richard for his commitment, skill and leadership over the past years and wish him well in his retirement.”
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