Our Commercial Team
With a shared passion for light rail safety, matched by unrivalled sector experience, each member of the LRSSB Commercial team is a specialist in their field.
Together they offer a unique perspective on all aspects of light rail safety and are committed to delivering excellence for our clients, regardless of the size or scope of any project.
The team includes sector leaders and highly qualified colleagues who have already made a huge contribution to light rail safety.
Carl Williams
Chief Executive
For more than 25 years, Carl Williams has worked in public transport operations and maintenance and joined the LRSSB in 2020 from West Midlands Metro.
Phil Hudson
Head of Commercial
With more than 20 years’ experience in sales
and advertising, Phil is a specialist in sales leadership with a proven track record in delivering sustainable revenue growth.
He's responsible for delivering a long-term commercial strategy at the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board.
Laura Lee
Head of Safety Risk Management
Having worked in the rail industry for 13 years, Laura joined the LRSSB in 2022. Working closely with individual networks on the administration, development and implementation of their own risk models, Laura is also driving the development of a national risk model.
Mark Ashmore
Head of Safety and Assurance
A highly experienced Health and Safety Manager with over two decades of experience within the light rail industry.
Craig O'Brien
Head of Engineering Safety
and Innovation
With over 15 years in the light rail sector, Craig brings a wealth of experience to the LRSSB team, having previously worked for UKTram as Engineering Manager and as Infrastructure Manager at Sheffield Supertram. He now leads on a range of projects for the LRSSB relating to engineering safety within the sector.
Marlene Pearson-McGrath
Head of Learning and Competence
With over 20 years in Learning & Development, including extensive experience in the light rail sector, Marlene recently led the rollout of SKILLSHUB, a connected learning ecosystem delivering bespoke development opportunities. She holds Chartered status with both the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and now leads initiatives to develop the workforce, enhance skills, and build competence, strengthening learning and capability across the organisation
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