Cathy Massarella

Catherine Massarella has an extensive background in public transport management, currently serving as Managing Director at Nexus since September 2016, after holding various leadership roles including Interim Managing Director and Major Projects Director. Previously, Massarella was with Nexus from September 2005 to July 2015, where responsibilities included Head of Tyne and Wear Bus Quality Contract Scheme and Head of Network Planning. Earlier experience includes serving as Service Delivery Manager at South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive and Deputy Station and Retail Manager at GREAT NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED. Massarella's career began at National Australia Bank as a Graduate Trainee, progressing to Assistant Manager in Service Quality. Educational qualifications include an MA in Applied Management from Northumbria University, a BA (HONS) in Economics and Accounting from the University of Liverpool, and a Diploma in Management from the University of York.