Marvin OnumonuGovia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has appointed Ruth Busby OBE (pictured) as people director.
Busby will join in November, bringing experience from her previous roles in the rail and public sectors.
Busby has worked in rail since 2018, first as HR director at Great Western Railway and then as people & transformation director for Great Western Railway and Network Rail from January 2023.
In these roles, she led people, internal communications, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion across both companies.
Busby was awarded an OBE in the 2023 New Year Honours list for her work on diversity and inclusion in the rail industry.
Before working in rail, she held senior positions at the University of Reading, the Atomic Weapons Establishment and the Civil Service.
Busby said: “I am absolutely delighted to be joining GTR as People Director.
“I look forward to working with colleagues across the business to build on GTR’s strong culture and to help create an environment where everyone can thrive.”
Angie Doll, CEO at GTR, said: “I am thrilled to appoint Ruth Busby as our new People Director.
“Ruth’s track record is exceptional, particularly in the rail industry where she has held leadership roles and also worked towards shaping the future of our sector.
“Throughout her career, she has been a powerful advocate for equality, diversity and inclusion and was recognised with an OBE for services to diversity in rail, as well as championing mental health and wellbeing.”
Doll added: “I look forward to Ruth joining me and my leadership team, as I know she will bring tremendous value and play a key role in our future success as we build a stronger, more agile and people-centric organisation poised for the evolving demands of rail.”
