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Welcome!
Virgin milestones on cross-border rail
Investment in Virgin Trains East Coast
Virgin bids for East Coast track access
Pendolino Coach G Conversion
Wi-Fi on West Coast
First IEP train arrives in Britain
OnBoard catering improvements
Employing people with convictions
People news
People news
 

Graham Leech, currently Executive Director Commercial at Virgin Trains, has now taken on the new position of Group Commercial Director. Graham has led the Commercial team since 2004 and has played an important part in the rapid growth of the Virgin Trains business.


In his new role, Graham will oversee commercial strategy on both West Coast and East Coast, as well as leading co-operation between the two franchises. Graham will report to the respective MDs of Virgin Trains and Virgin Trains East Coast, Phil Whittingham and David Horne.


Virgin Trains' Executive team will be strengthened by the appointment of Andy Sparkes, who led the successful East Coast bid. Andy will join Virgin Trains as Business Development Director and will be heading up our bid for the next West Coast franchise.

The latest move follows completion of the senior management team at Virgin Trains East Coast in March. This comprises:

Managing Director – David Horne
Group Commercial Director - Graham Leech 
Finance Director – Richard Bodicoat
People Director – Clare Burles
Engineering Director – Jack Commandeur
Major Projects Director – Tim Hedley-Jones
Safety & Operations Director – Warrick Dent
Marketing & Sales Director – Danny Gonzalez
Customer Experience Director – Alison Watson

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