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RAILSTAFF JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2022
Mark Prescott joins Dual Inventive
XEIAD welcomes new managing director
Rail solutions provider Dual Inventive has appointed Mark Prescott as new international business development director.
Paul Capener has been appointed as managing director at XEIAD.
Mark is charged with leading the company’s ongoing plans in the UK and accelerating the implementation of its technologies in the US and Australia. Part of this project was the implementation of various systems to promote trackside safety during work, with much of Dual Inventive’s growth coming on the back of this programme. Mark said: “Dual Inventive has grown fast the past few years. With my arrival I hope to herald the next phase for this fantastic organisation with so much potential. I look forward to consolidating our customer service provision in the UK and further expanding this great technology company outside of Europe, by accelerating the implementation of their technologies in the United States and Australia.” Mark’s appointment comes as Dual Inventive increases its efforts to create awareness of its cloud platform and sees demand of its products and services rising sharply both in the UK and outside of Europe. The company employed 75 people in 2021 to take the total to 105 and doubled its turnover to £20 million. Network Rail has installed many of Dual Inventive’s track circuit operating devices (TCOD), the ZKL 3000 RC, which is pre-installed and remotely operated across the UK rail network. Jacob Zeeman, CEO of Dual Inventive, said: “Network Rail is a highly valued customer and we work together very transparently. The move by Mark Prescott to Dual Inventive brings us even closer together and will help us provide more relevant customer service.”
Paul is an experienced engineer, manager, and business leader responsible for developing long term strategic partnerships to create sustainable value for all stakeholders. He is experienced in managing and coordinating major asset inspection and structural investigation contracts, and rail civils projects including major track renewal schemes. Since Olivier Garrigue, chairman and chief executive, took control of XEIAD in 2013, Paul has been a major contributor to its ongoing successful growth, having recently led the award of several major multiyear framework contracts with key clients such as Network Rail and National Highways. Going forward, Paul will focus on the company’s effectiveness and productivity to deliver on contractual promises made to all customers and to develop new and exciting opportunities for continued growth. Paul said: “I’ve been with XEIAD since the very early days, initially joining in 2004 and whilst progressing through to my most recent role of commercial director, I have continued to enjoy my time with the team. “As I enter my 25th year in the engineering industry, I’m proud to be leading the organisation alongside Olivier, as we enter a new era, with opportunities for further investment in growth and the launch of our Training Academy in February, it’s an exciting time.”
Lord McLoughlin confirmed as Chair of TfN The North’s political and business leaders have approved the appointment of Lord Patrick McLoughlin as the next Chair of the Transport for the North (TfN) Partnership Board and Board. Lord McLoughlin has had an extensive career in UK politics for more than 30 years, serving as the Member of Parliament for Derbyshire Dales between 1986 and 2019. His experience in Government included two years as Government Chief Whip from 2010 to 2012, two years as Chairman of the Conservative Party and Chancellor to the Duchy of Lancaster from 2016 to 2018 and four years as Secretary of State for Transport between 2012 and 2016. He joins the regional transport body at a crucial time, with the organisation moving to a co-sponsor role on Northern Powerhouse Rail while seeking to secure continued investment in the region’s transport infrastructure to aid levelling up and boost economic growth. Cllr Louise Gittins, Interim Chair of Transport
for the North, said: “I’m pleased to be able to welcome Lord McLoughlin to Transport for the North as our new Chair. He has a wealth of experience in transport and the public sector, which I know will put him in good stead for this challenging and important role.” Lord McLoughlin, said: “I feel very proud to have been selected as the Chair of Transport for the North. I believe firmly in the potential of the North of England and know from my personal experience and professional career just how vital reliable, cost-effective and sustainable transport is to people and business. “A key focus for the TfN Board remains the need to press the case as to why its preferred approach to Northern Powerhouse Rail remains fundamental to securing the long-term economic future of the North. The government’s Integrated Rail Plan (IRP) goes against the best interest of people in the North and fails to deliver the step-change in rail services that is the only sustainable, longterm solution.”
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