Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has confirmed that Mike Brown will be taking over as HS2 Ltd chair, working alongside CEO Mark Wild to deliver a programme reset, including reviewing the costs and schedule, renegotiating HS2’s large construction contracts, and reviewing HS2 Ltd’s skills and structure.
Mike brings decades of experience to the role, having previously delivered major projects such as the successful delivery of London Underground and mainline rail for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012, and a multi-billion-pound investment programme on London’s roads, rail and cycling network.
The Transport Secretary said: “Mark Wild and Mike Brown were part of the team, with me, that turned Crossrail into the Elizabeth Line – we have done it before, we will do it again.
“Passengers and taxpayers deserve new railways the country can be proud of and the work to get HS2 back on track is firmly underway.”
Mike has served as chair of RSSB for the past three years. During this time, he was instrumental in driving the organisation’s commitment to safety, sustainability, innovation, and industry collaboration. His dedication and strategic vision were invaluable in delivering enhanced services and value to RSSB’s members.
Mark Phillips, CEO of RSSB, said: “I have been very fortunate to work with Mike at RSSB for the past three years. He has been a model chair, generous with his time, driving us to provide ever better services and value to our members. I wish Mike and Mark Wild every success in making HS2 a project Britain can be proud of.”
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