Stagecoach has confirmed a new management structure in its UK Bus division.
Mark Threapleton has been appointed as Managing Director of Stagecoach’s bus operations in England and Wales, with Robert Andrew becoming Managing Director for Scotland. Both roles report directly to Martin Griffiths as Group CEO.
Supporting Mark and Robert will be Colin Brown, who continues as UK Bus Finance Director, and Sam Greer, who will remain UK Bus Engineering Director.
Paul Bunting joins the company in the new position of Commercial and New Business Director for the UK Bus division, a role which he began on April 1, 2017.
In addition, Stagecoach has confirmed two executives who report to Mark Threapleton: Mike Watson, who becomes UK Bus Regional Director for England & Wales, and Paul Lynch, who has been appointed UK Bus Regional Director for London.
Martin Griffiths commented: “Colin Brown, Sam Greer, Mike Watson and Paul Lynch have been important members of the senior UK Bus team and I am delighted to confirm them in their respective key roles.
“I’d also like to welcome Paul Bunting back to Stagecoach. Paul previously worked with Stagecoach UK Bus as Business Development Director around 15 years ago. I’m delighted he is taking up an important new commercial position within the Stagecoach UK Bus executive team as we look to grow the business.
“Gary Nolan, currently Regional Director for the Midlands and Wales, is leaving the business next month.
“Gary takes with him a vast knowledge gained over his 38 years in the industry. He leaves with our great appreciation for his commitment and contribution during his time with Stagecoach, and we wish him well in the future.”
News of the senior management changes follows the announcement that Bob Montgomery, Managing Director of UK Bus, is leaving the Group after 15 years with the business – as reported in last week’s issue
