Transport for LondonChief officers
Skip to navigationThis page contains short biographies of the Commissioner and each of Transport for London's (TfL's) chief officers.
Peter Hendy, Commissioner
Peter Hendy was appointed Commissioner in 2006, having previously served as TfL's managing director (MD) of Surface Transport. He was formerly deputy director UK Bus for FirstGroup and previously MD of CentreWest London Buses, managing it in London Transport (LT) ownership, leading it through a management and staff buyout with venture capital backing and a subsequent expansion. He started his transport career in 1975 as an LT Graduate Trainee. Peter is also Chair of the Commission for Integrated Transport.
Peter Hendy - Declaration of interests (PDF 24.45Kb)
Steve Allen, Managing Director, Finance
Steve Allen joined TfL in 2003 as Director, Corporate Finance and was appointed MD, Finance on 4 April 2007. He is responsible for business planning and financial control of TfL's £9bn turnover and oversight of its £29bn capital investment programme; leading a major programme to reduce operating costs across TfL; building senior-level relationships with government; management of major corporate finance activity; managing the Oyster and ticketing system and for TfL's information management strategy. He is also responsible for TfL's key support functions which include Group Procurement, Property & Facilities and HR. Steve started his career at the Department of Transport and went on to work for Citigroup and Abbey National.
Steve Allen - Declaration of interests (PDF 22.05Kb)
David Brown, Managing Director, Surface Transport
David Brown joined TfL in 2006. He has over 20 years' transport experience, having started his career as an LT trainee in 1983. Prior to joining TfL, he served as CEO for bus operators London Central and London General. He is responsible for London Buses, Street Management, the Congestion Charge, taxi management, Dial-a-Ride, London River Services and Victoria Coach Station. David Brown also represents TfL's corporate interest in transport policing and enforcement.
David Brown - Declaration of interests (PDF 22.24Kb)
Ian Brown, Managing Director, London Rail
Ian Brown joined TfL in 2001. He is responsible for implementing the Mayor's strategy to provide a full integration of National Rail services with London's transport network and taking forward major National Rail projects in London, including the introduction of the London Overground and major rail service infrastructure upgrades. London Rail is also responsible for TfL's light rail activity - DLR and London Tramlink. He has an extensive background in the rail industry.
Ian Brown - Declaration of interests (PDF 23.91Kb)
Howard Carter, General Counsel
Howard Carter joined TfL in September 2006 having been head of legal and procurement at the GLA since 2001. He was previously director of legal and secretariat at English Heritage and has worked in local government. He is a barrister with wide experience of managing legal, secretariat and corporate governance functions. His duties include legal, corporate governance, information access and compliance, audit and health, safety and environment.
Howard Carter - Declaration of interests (PDF 22.07Kb)
Michèle Dix, Managing Director, Planning
Michèle Dix joined TfL in 2000 as director of Congestion Charging on a job-share basis with Malcolm Murray-Clark. Michèle started her career at the GLC after her PhD and became a chartered civil engineer through their transport planning graduate scheme. She later went onto work for Halcrow Fox where she became a board director. Michèle is responsible for leading TfL's strategic thinking on the future transport needs of London, testing and challenging solutions; providing clear direction on appropriate transport solutions for the future; coordinating the implementation of local plans and borough partnerships; and developing major scheme interchanges and initiatives. Michèle became MD, Planning on 4 June 2007.
Michèle Dix - Declaration of interests (PDF 22.81Kb)
Vernon Everitt, Managing Director, Marketing and Communications
Vernon Everitt joined TfL in 2007 as Managing Director of Group Marketing and Communications. He is responsible for TfL's overall communications strategy, stakeholder management, marketing, media relations, market research, and the London Transport Museum. Vernon was formerly a director of the Financial Services Authority, holding regulatory roles as well as spells as communications director and HR director. He also spent 18 years at the Bank of England in a variety of roles. He is married with two children and enjoys music and football.
Vernon Everitt - Declaration of interests (PDF 18.99Kb)
Rob Holden, Chief Executive, Crossrail
Rob Holden was appointed as CEO of Crossrail in April 2009. Prior to that Rob was Chief Executive of London & Continental Railways (LCR), a position he held from January 1999 following his promotion from Finance Director. Rob led the LCR team in a series of transactions that secured the future of the CTRL Project and saw it enter into service in November 2007. CTRL, now rebranded High Speed 1, was a £5.8bn project constructed in two sections to time and within budget. He was also Chairman of Eurostar (UK) Limited and a director of Eurostar Group - the UK companies that participate in the delivery of the Eurostar high rail passenger service operating between London and the continent.
Rob Holden - Declaration of interests (PDF 22.36Kb)
Richard Parry, Interim Managing Director, London Underground
Richard Parry joined London Underground in 1992 from BAA. As Managing Director of London Underground he is responsible for the operation of services that make over one billion journeys every year and for leading the largest transformation programme the Tube has seen in generations. Richard previously held the role of Director of Strategy and Service Development where he was responsible for LU's strategy, service improvements and communications. He was appointed interim MD from 1 May 2009, pending a permanent appointment. Richard, 42, is married with two children.
