– UK, Birmingham – National Express Group PLC (LON: NEX) today announced the appointment of Jose Ignacio Garat as Group Chief Executive with effect from 1 November 2020.
Chris Davies will step down as interim Group Chief Executive from this date but remain as Group Finance Director.
“I am delighted to welcome Ignacio to National Express Group. Ignacio has the extensive international operational and strategic experience to lead National Express Group through the challenges presented by the pandemic, as well as the significant future opportunities that exist. Ignacio’s track-record of focusing on safety, operational excellence and strong financial performance, aligns closely with National Express Group’s priorities. On behalf of the whole Board, I look forward to working with Ignacio in the months and years to come and thank Chris Davies for his steady hand during his time as interim Group Chief Executive.” said Board Chairman, Sir John Armitt, National Express.
About Ignacio Garat
Ignacio was, until recently, SVP Southern Europe, France and Benelux Operations for FedEx. In his senior leadership positions in TNT and then FedEx, among a number of senior positions, Ignacio led the transformation of a multi-billion dollar business with operations in 22 countries and 22,000 staff, positioning it for strong international growth. Ignacio has demonstrated strong operational, M&A and strategic leadership, with a particular emphasis on safety and using technology to drive service excellence and efficiency.
Ignacio Garat added: “I have watched National Express Group’s growth in recent years to become the leader in its sector, so it is a privilege to be given the opportunity to lead the company as it navigates the pandemic and positions itself for future growth. National Express has an international portfolio of market-leading businesses and a strong reputation for service and safety excellence. I look forward to working with my new colleagues to drive further improvement and deliver for both the communities we serve and our investors.”
About National Express
National Express is a leading passenger transportation provider with bus, coach and rail services in the UK, North America, continental Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
For more information: https://www.nationalexpressgroup.com/
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