The managing director of Go North East and East Yorkshire is set to leave the North East bus operator to take up the top job with a budget train business.
Martijn Gilbert has been appointed the new managing director of Lumo & Hull Trains - owned by transport firm FirstGroup - and will take up the post in September.
He replaces the current managing director of Hull Trains, David Gibson, who is set to leave the business for another job outside of the rail industry and interim managing director of Lumo Phil Cameron who will manage a handover period before returning to his role in First Rail.
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Mr Gilbert, who joined Go North East in 2018 and is a board member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, has extensive transport experience having previously served as chief executive officer of Reading Buses and carried out roles at Arriva in its bus and rail divisions.
He said: “I am very excited to be joining the Lumo and Hull Trains team. It’s an honour and a privilege to be asked to lead both the established and well respected Hull Trains and the innovative new Lumo operation.
"I am confident that, working closely with our partners, we can realise the ambitious plans for the future and deliver great service for our customers.”
Andy Mellors, First Rail managing director non-franchised businesses, said: “I am delighted to announce that Martijn Gilbert has been appointed as the new Managing Director for Lumo & Hull Trains.
"Martijn is passionate about delivering excellent customer experience in the transport sector and his expertise will be vital, as we continue to grow our businesses.
"We are all looking forward to having him on the team. I would like to thank David for his leadership as we re-establish Hull Trains following the pandemic period, and also thank Phil for his continued dedication and support during the successful expansion of Lumo services.”
