Lawrence Bowman

Lawrence Bowman is a seasoned professional in the railway sector with a diverse range of leadership experience. Currently serving as Managing Director at South Western Railway since May 2025, Bowman previously held significant roles at Network Rail, including Route Director for Anglia and Interim Group Director of the System Operator. Additional experience includes serving as Non-Executive Director at Rail Forum Midlands and interim Managing Director at West Midlands Trains. Bowman's expertise extends from commercial strategy and customer experience to safety development at CF Asia Pacific Group. His career began with roles at East Midlands Trains and Stagecoach Rail, focusing on customer service strategy, on-train operations, and business development. Bowman holds a BSc in Transport Management & Business from Loughborough University.