Paul Kirk, aged 54, joined the board in January 2007.  He is a member of CBI’s Manufacturing Council, Chairman of Railway Forum, a Council Member of Railway Industry Association and Chairman of the National Rail Contractors Group.  He graduated from Birmingham University in 1974 with an Honours degree in Engineering Production and then completed a one-year post graduate course at the Engineering Department of Cambridge University.  He has held senior director roles in both the motor and rail industries.
Paul is Chairman of the Audit Committee and the Remuneration Committee and is a member of the Nominations Committee.