Joanna Whittington has been appointed chief executive officer at the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), effective immediately.
Mr Whittington has acted as interim CEO since January 2016 and had previously been ORR’s director of railway markets and economics, as well as a member of the ORR Board.
ORR chair, Stephen Glaister said: 'The Board very much looks forward to continuing to work with Joanna. She is an outstanding leader, with a strong track record of disciplined execution.
'Her deep knowledge of regulation and her experience of the transport industry make her an excellent choice, as ORR progresses the next cycles of regulation and oversight of the rail (PR18) and strategic road (RIS2) industries.'
Joanna Whittington said: 'ORR’s responsibilities are wide ranging, seeking improvements in safety, value and performance. I am proud to be leading an organisation in which I know everyone also shares my determination to protect the interests of rail and road users, now and in the future.'
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