National Express chief exec quits to join housebuilder

Dean Finch

Dean Finch is to resign as the chief executive of National Express after more than ten years in the role to join housebuilder Persimmon.

He will leave the Group towards the end of the year or when a successor is appointed. National Express says it has begun a search for Finch’s successor.

Sir John Armitt, chairman, said: “We would like to thank Dean for his enormous contribution to National Express. During his time as chief executive he has transformed the business into a leading international transport group, with significant growth potential in all our main markets and a strong and effective management team at all levels. Recently he has expertly guided us through the challenge of COVID-19. Dean has the best wishes of all of us at National Express for his next challenge. In the meantime, the Board are pleased that Dean will remain with the business until later in the year or a successor is appointed, to aid a smooth handover.”

Finch said: “It has been a great privilege to be chief executive of National Express. I have developed a great affection for the company and my outstanding colleagues there. I believe I will leave National Express in both a strong position to continue to weather the effects of COVID-19 and well-placed to secure significant growth opportunities once we emerge from this crisis. I have learned a lot from the many immensely skilled colleagues in the business and believe they are a very effective team who will continue to grasp these opportunities and maintain National Express’ leadership position.”

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