RECENT TESTIMONIALS *(2011)

From my experience working with Chris for a Rail Champions event I can say that he is very positive, enthusiastic and persuasive, and always shows great determination to make a project successful.

Jon Bentley. June 27, 2011

Presenter The Gadget Show, Five, North One Television


Chris has made a significant contribution to Rail Champions and I fully endorse his continuing involvement which is beneficial to us all.

John Wilkinson. December 16, 2011

Associate, Arup

Chris has to be one of the best self-starters, don't take no for an answer people I've met. His enthusiasm, drive and insightful remarks are refreshing. If anyone can get rail back to a position where it’s at the forefront of transportation thinking again, Chris can!

Simon Scott. December 16, 2011

London Metros Programme Director, Atkins




Chris introduced me to Rail Champions just over a year ago, since then with Chris's support my appreciation and knowledge of the rail sector has increased exponentially. Relationships developed with key railway professionals have helped enable Captec to introduce a family of tailored rail products which Rail Champions are helping to promote.

On a personal note I have found Chris to be enthusiastic, driven and true to his word, I look forward to continuing to working together and contributing towards networking events and learning opportunities arranged by Champions.

Peter Drake. December 16, 2011

Business Development Manager, Captec


Chris has a an insatiable appetite to successfully complete every project he creates. His passion for creating a unified approach to service delivery within the Transport Sector is unquestionable. Its a pleasure to work along side Chris and I would recommend him to any quality service provider.

Chris Leech MBE December 16, 2011

Partner, Community Partnership Solutions Ltd


Chris has a wide variety of business development expertise which he has been able to apply to establishing and nurturing Rail Champions. In particular, his ability to identify and mobilise new and different revenue streams and to see the synergies between these is very powerful. 
Chris is known and trusted across a wide, varied and high-level network which he is able to use to achieve his, and Rail Champions', goals.

Andy Harrison. December 16, 2011

Managing Director, Daventry Business and Consultancy Services Limited


Chris loves all things rail related and a lot else besides. He has an in-depth knowledge and dedication to championing his industry and is very forward looking. 

He is plugged in to all the changes coming down the line and makes the world of rail sound exciting and new and that can't be easy!

Nickie Philbin. December 16, 2011

Agent, Associated Media Productions


The Value Management workshop organised by Rail Champions *(6th December, 2011) was a fantastic opportunity to explore with industry colleagues how to apply Value Management and Value Engineering to the development of transport infrastructure. The speaker, Robert Blackadder, is an experienced practitioner and powerful advocate for using this approach to improving efficiency and reducing cost.

Once again another excellent Business Networking Lunch organised by Rail Champions. Thank you.
 

Andrew Wilkinson. December 16, 2011

Managing Director, Socomec  UPS UK

Chris has helped to bring together a diverse range of views, to encourage not only mutual opportunity, but the future success of the rail industry and the valuable suppy-chain that supports it. 

My view is that rail, along with air, is just one part of the transport mix. 

It is important that best practice is shared between such different modes, and I believe that Chris has played a part in moving that process forward.

John Morris. December 16, 2011

Head of Government and Industry Affairs, Birmingham Airport

Chris contacted me as part of his Rail Champions initiative. Chris is engaging, highly motivated and entrepreneurial. He combines good listening skills with the ability to investigate new situations and to shape their outcomes. He is also good company. Rail Champions deserves to succeed under his guidance.

Richard Graham. September 10, 2011

Head of Strategic Development, Balfour Beatty Rail UK

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