New Centro director’s name is Bond

TRANSPORT body Centro has appointed Pete Bond as its new director of transport services.

He succeeds Stephen Rhodes, who has joined Transport for Greater Manchester as customer operations director.

Bond, who has been at Centro since 2006, was previously head of network delivery.

He worked with Rhodes on the development and implementation of the Transforming Bus Travel programme with West Midlands’ bus operators.

He said: “Stephen is a huge act to follow but I’m very much looking forward to the challenge of my new role.

“With the on-going development of the Midland Metro and the pioneering Bus Alliance that was introduced last year I am proud to be playing my part in helping Centro deliver exciting times for public transport and passengers in the West Midlands.”

Bond’s new role will see him take responsibility for bus stations, safety and security, rail operations and corporate health and safety.

Previously he was responsible for key operational functions for the bus network away from bus stations.

This included management and maintenance of the 12,200 bus stops and shelters within the West Midlands region overseeing cleaning, upgrading and public inquiries/appeals, and management of railway station car parks.

James Aspinall, managing director of Centro, said: “Pete brings huge experience and enthusiasm to his new role and I congratulate him on his appointment, which reflects the contribution he has made to Centro in his time here.

Centro is the delivery arm for the West Midlands Integrated Transport Authority. It represents the seven metropolitan councils of the West Midlands: Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton.