Lumo managing director Helen Wylde leaves First

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Change to First Rail leadership team – FirstGroup plc

Helen Wylde, Managing Director of Lumo has decided to step down from her role with effect from today in order to take up a position outside the rail industry.

Helen joined First Rail in March 2020 to lead the mobilisation of the new East Coast open access train service. This has been successfully delivered, with Lumo commencing passenger services from October 2021.

Commenting, Andy Mellors, First Rail Managing Director Non-Franchised Businesses said:

“Having led the mobilisation through the challenges presented by the pandemic over the last two years, Helen leaves Lumo with its 100% electric, affordable and innovative service proposition firmly established. I would like to thank Helen and wish her well in the future.”

Going forward, Phil Cameron, First Rail’s Commercial Projects Director, will act as Interim Managing Director. Phil also worked with the Lumo team throughout the mobilisation period and will ensure a level of continuity over the coming months until a permanent successor is appointed.

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Helen does start ups, not continuing management of a stable outfit. She’s gone to a (non rail) company closer to where she lives in the West Country. They wanted an early release for her, which FG granted as they have an (in house) interim ready to step in.