David Pitt has been promoted to head of UK operations at SilverRail.
His elevation at the global rail distribution technology firm comes after two years as an interim programme director following spells at National Express Group and Virgin Trains
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Pitt will be responsible for working with UK train operating companies.
Chief commercial officer, Cameron Jones, said: “Having contracted for the last 13 years for many large-scale businesses, it is great that David has found his niche at SilverRail and wants to join us for the long run.
SilverRail is at the forefront of the changes taking place in the UK rail industry highlighted by recent deals with National Express, Expedia, Stagecoach and Govia, and we look forward to David playing a key role in driving the company as we continue to grow.”
Pitt added: “Through my contracting experience, I know that SilverRail are leading the way in the UK rail revolution and that there are endless ways in which we can help to improve the customer’s experience. It’s a challenge that I look forward to working with many industry colleagues on.”