George Thomas

George Thomas is a seasoned professional in the rail industry, currently serving as the Strategic Development & Stakeholder Director and previously as Business Development Director at TransPennine Express since June 2021. Prior experience includes roles as Bid Director and Commercial Manager at FirstGroup plc from October 2017 to June 2021, and Management Consultant at PwC from September 2015 to October 2017. George's earlier tenure at First/Keolis Transpennine Limited spanned from August 2010 to August 2015, where significant contributions included leading a successful response to a major Request for Proposal and supporting strategic business planning. Additional roles ranged from Interim Resource Planning Manager to Access Contracts Manager and Management Trainee within the same organization. George holds a BA in History from the University of Birmingham (2002-2005) and completed education at Uppingham School (1997-2001).