RSSB appoints new chief executive
19 Sep 2013
RSSB has named Chris Fenton as the organisation's new chief executive.
Fenton, who was formerly head of marketing and strategy at Amey, will take over from Len Porter when he retires in March next year.
Announcing the appointment, the RSSB said: "As a managing director at Amey, Chris re-established Amey’s Business Services activities as a profitable and key activity for the company before taking responsibility for the company’s interest in Tube Lines in a complex period of political change and
economic challenge."
RSSB’s chairman Paul Thomas said: "Chris brings a wealth of experience from across a number of sectors including infrastructure services, chemical, and nuclear.
"We are delighted to have him on-board to build on the significant achievement and progress made by RSSB in supporting the industry under Len Porter's leadership over the last 10 years."
Chris Fenton, who will arrive at the RSSB in January, said: "I am excited to be joining RSSB at such a dynamic time for the rail sector.
"I look forward to working with RSSB’s dedicated team of professionals and the member organisations of RSSB to support the delivery of outstanding safety and business performance, increased capacity, ever improving value for money and customer satisfaction."