Emma Knight

Emma Knight is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in the transportation sector. Currently serving as the Director of External Communications & Engagement at Network Rail since May 2023, Emma previously held key positions at Stagecoach Group plc from May 2009 to February 2023, including Group Head of Media and Public Affairs, where responsibilities encompassed leading communications strategies for a large public transport organization and managing media relations, public affairs, and crisis communications. Earlier roles included Senior Group Communications Manager, focusing on stakeholder relationship management, and Head of External Communications & Stakeholder Management at East Midlands Trains and South West Trains, emphasizing positive media coverage and stakeholder engagement. Emma's career began with Midland Mainline, where roles spanned from Head of Communications to Communications Assistant, supplemented by a brief secondment with National Express Group in a bid team. Emma is a graduate of Leeds Metropolitan University.