Brian Holdstock

Brian Holdstock is an experienced operations professional with a robust background in the rail industry, currently serving as Operations Manager at Cleshar since March 2025. Prior to this, Brian held the position of Manager in a self-employed capacity due to contractual restrictions until March 2025. From June 2017 to November 2024, Brian was the Operations Director at Fuse Rail Ltd, where responsibilities included overseeing ETE and ETM works and managing various engineering projects. Brian's extensive experience also includes positions at Sonic Rail Services as Delivery Manager, Network Rail as Section Manager for Conductor Rail Equipment, and several roles at Balfour Beatty Rail involving project management and maintenance of third rail systems. Brian's career commenced in the building industry as a self-employed general builder before transitioning to the rail sector with British Rail.