Mark Russell CBE
Chair and Sufficiently Independent Director
Mark Joined in July 2024 and was appointed Chair as of 1 January 2026.
Committee membership
Remuneration and Nominations Committee and Audit and Risk Committee.
Skills and Experience
Mark has an extensive background in corporate finance and in government. He was a partner in the corporate finance departments of KPMG London and KPMG Frankfurt and worked at PwC Corporate Finance and Robert Fleming & Co., Lazard Brothers and A.T. Kearney. Most recently, Mark was CEO of UK Government Investments. Previous non-executive director roles include that of the Submarine Delivery Agency, Eurostar International Limited, DP World, London and Continental Railways and Great British Nuclear. Mark was also Chair of Defence Equipment and Support, the procurement organisation of the Ministry of Defence
Other appointments
Mark is the Chair of Angel Trains Group.
Setting our strategy, values and standards
Board members
Our Board of Directors is responsible for strategic planning, overseeing safety and the delivery of our objectives, and ensuring our culture and values are aligned to support our long-term success. It also determines our approach to risk and sets the values and standards for the group.
