National Express confirms appointment of new GFD

BIRMINGHAM-based passenger transport group National Express has confirmed the appointment of Matthew Ashley as its new Group Finance Director.

Ashley was previously interim Group Finance Director, having been appointed to the role in October last year following the announcement that Jez Maiden would be leave the group to take up the role of Group Finance Director of Croda International.

Ashley joined National Express as Group Financial Controller in early 2010 from Deloitte where he was a Director specialising in transport and infrastructure and the auditing of listed companies. He was then promoted to the role of Finance Director of UK Bus in 2013 before becoming interim Group Finance Director.

Sir John Armitt, chairman, National Express said: “I am delighted that Matthew is joining the board of National Express as Group Finance Director. He has been appointed following a thorough search process and brings significant financial, corporate and operational experience. I look forward to continuing to work with him.”

Ashley said: “I have greatly enjoyed being part of National Express’ success over the last five years. The strength of our existing businesses and opportunities presented by our new markets, demonstrates that National Express has a strong future and I relish the opportunity to play my part in that as Finance Director.”