Transport UK London Bus appoints David Cutts as new Managing Director (within new leadership team)

David Cutts has been appointed as Managing Director of Transport UK London Bus as new leadership team announced.

David Cutts will direct the leadership team at Transport UK London Bus following the departure of MD Jon Eardley, who becomes Managing Director at AllServiceOne for Wrightbus and Lorna Murphy, who moves from her role as Operations and HR Director to become Director of Buses for TfL.

Transport UK London Bus, new leadership team

New leadership team has been announced together with David Cutts’ appointment. Alastair Willis, after six years as Head of Commercial at Transport UK London Bus,has been promoted to Commercial Director. Paul Hennigan, coming from Oxford Bus, has been appointed Fleet and Facilities Director

Adam Holden has also been joining Transport UK London Bus as Finance Director, while Sajid (Ziggy) Chaudry is covering the position of Performance Director

Finally, Trevor Johnson, until now Area General Manager at Go Ahead London, has been appointed interim Operations and HR Director.

David Cutts is new Transport UK London Bus’ Managing Director

David Cutts joins the business on 18 October 2024. He has over 37 years in the bus industry. David Cutts began his career in bus as a management trainee for London buses in 1989, gaining valuable experience as a driver and inspector before moving into management roles across London at Go Ahead, focusing on transforming operations and building high-performing teams.

As Managing Director at Go-Ahead Singapore, he was responsible for the first electric buses to operate in Singapore before being appointed Managing Director of Go-Ahead London.

Transport UK London Bus operates over 60 routes on behalf of Transport for London (TfL), employing over 3,000 people. The business has grown significantly over the last five years, winning and retaining routes across London, and is a leader in EV. Over 30% of the fleet is fully EV, and the business has invested in innovative infrastructure with all six of its London depots fully energised.

David Cutts: “An incredibly exciting time for operators and the industry”

Dominic Booth, Chief Executive Officer at Transport UK Group, said: “Transport UK is delighted to welcome David Cutts as the new Managing Director of TUK London Bus. Like most of the leadership at TUK, David worked his way up through the ranks. With nearly forty years working in public transport, he has extensive experience and a strong track record for delivering excellence. We are confident that under David’s leadership, TUK London Bus will continue to grow and deliver exceptional services to our customers. This appointment marks an exciting new chapter for the company, and I look forward to the sustainable and innovative contributions David will provide.”

David Cutts, Managing Director of Transport UK London Bus, said: “This is an incredibly exciting time for operators and the industry. I am delighted to lead a dedicated and skilled team at Transport UK London Bus, committed to delivering success for customers and stakeholders. The team at TUK London Bus has achieved a huge amount in the last three years; under my leadership, we will continue to grow the business and support the Mayor of London’s 2030 vision for zero-emission buses.”