INTRODUCING THE BOARD - Translink

1 JUNE 2016 STAFF PUBLICATION INTRODUCING THE BOARDNITHCThe Traffic DeparTmenT GrounD conTrolTRANSLINK'S MILLION MAKERSWINNING WAY SSuccess stories from around the companyconTenTSNITHC BOARD 4 NEWS IN BRIEF 6 OBITUARIES 7 BUS AND TRAIN WEEK 8 THE ROLL OF HONOUR 10 GROUND CONTROL 12 MEET THE TEAM 18 WINNING WAYS 20 Translink 'S MILLION MAKERS 22 MEDAL OF HONOURS 24 WELL WORTH THE CHALLENGE 26 BANBRIDGE 30 STAFF CHARITY 32welcometo the June 2016 edition of ExpresslinesBus and Train Week is here and we need YOU to Get on BOARD ! We can all play a part to make this week a great success, promoting the campaign and getting people to try our bus and train services find out more on page 8. It s always good to put a face to a name and in this issue we meet two Translink teams; on page 12 we learn about the crucial work of the Traffic Department who are responsible for the regulation of train movement and protection of level crossings.

2 Then on page 18 we meet the Legal and Governance Team who are responsible for all legal services to the business, corporate governance, risk management, internal audit work, and enforcement services across the always, Translink s staff have selflessly dedicated their time and effort to raise money for their chosen charities, many employees took part in this year s Belfast City Marathon see page 32 for details. On page 4 we introduce the members of the BOARD for The Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company (NITHC) the Public Corporation responsible for holding and managing property assets and the oversight, control and supervision of Translink . A special mention must go to Janice Davidson who was awarded a British Empire Medal for her services to Public Transport in Northern Ireland, read more about her fantastic achievement on page you have something you would like included in Expresslines, please drop me a line at McCannEditor4322426352212 Email: 028 9027 7888 PoST or PoP INExpresslines, Digital & Production Services, Tra nslink , 22 Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7 BAProduCTIoNEditorial & design: Digital & Production Services Contibutors: Marketing DepartmentPhotography: Various2018 EXPrESSLINES JuNE 2016is published by Translink , the integrated public transport services provided by Metro, NI Railways and vision is To be your first choice for travel in Northern Ireland.

3 This magazine is available, upon request, in a range of formats braille, large print or audio tape. Please ring 028 9027 7888AT Your SErVICE Have you got an interesting hobby or a sports story you would like to share?Perhaps you, your team or your department achieved something you would like your colleagues to know about?We want your stories, comments and feedback to publish in the next issue of Winner:LAST EDITION'SAUTUMN 2015 STAFF PUBLICATION THE APPRENTICESTRANSLINKTHE STAFF CHARITYGOLF DAYFORE!BRENDAN McCRORYNEW GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVEULSTER'S LAST STEAM TRAIN DRIVER RETIRESCHRISCONWAYWINNING WAYSS uccess stories from around the companyCongratulations to Sharon Lewis from the Adelaide Depot who was the winner of last issue's competition. She won a 100 shopping voucher! PAGE 2 PAGE 3 INTRODUCING the nIthc BoardNITHC BOARDF rank Hewitt - NITHC BOARD : Chairman Frank Hewitt was appointed Group Chairman of Translink in July 2015.

4 Between 2011 and 2015 he was a non-executive director of the company. His career spans both the public and private sector and he has held a number of public appointments, including non-executive director positions at Invest NI, Ilex Urban Regeneration Company, Legal Services Commission, and non-executive chair of the Northern Ireland Science Park. He is currently a UK BOARD member of the Big Lottery Fund and a non-executive BOARD member of the Strategic Investment Depledge OBE - NITHC BOARD : Non-Executive Director Tony Depledge has served on the BOARD of Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company since 2011. Tony has a background in passenger transport management in both the public and private sectors; he was Managing Director of Blackpool Transport Services Ltd. from 1985 until 2001 and was the Director of Transport Policy for Arriva plc. until 2013. He served as President of the UK bus and coach trade association, the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) in 2000/2001.

5 Tony chairs the UK Bus Awards Scheme, is a trustee of the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund and is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics. He is an honorary President of the European Union Committee of the international transport trade association UITP, having chaired that Committee from 2009 to 2013. He was appointed OBE for services to passenger transport in 2001. 4 Patrick Anderson - NITHC BOARD / Translink Management: Chief Financial Officer Paddy Anderson has been appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer for Translink . Paddy joins Translink from the Business Services Organisation, where he was Director of Finance and member of the BOARD . A Chartered Accountant, Paddy has held a number of senior Finance positions in both the private and public sectors. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors and completed the Chartered Director Programme in September Conway - NITHC BOARD / Translink Management: NITHC / Translink Group Chief Executive Chris, a native of Northern Ireland, previously worked as Managing Director of Tata Steel's sales and distribution business in Ireland; previously he was vice president of operations in Europe for Nortel and Managing Director of Nortel (NI) Mark Sweeney OBE - NITHC BOARD : Non-Executive Director Dr.

6 Sweeney has a background in the industrial, commercial and manufacturing sectors within Northern Ireland and globally. He is a former Vice President of Caterpillar from 2012 to 2015 and prior to that Global Operations Director for Caterpillar's Electric Power Division and Managing Director of FG Wilson Eng. Ltd. Prior to joining Caterpillar, Mark worked for eight years in the US for a marine engine company, Mercury Marine. He graduated from Queens University, Belfast with a 1st class honours degree and PhD in Mechanical Engineering. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. He was President of the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce from 2006-2008. In 2007 he was awarded an OBE for services to business and in 2011, an Honorary Degree from Queen's University. He is currently a Non-Executive Director of Invest Mitchell - NITHC BOARD : Non-Executive Director Appointed as a non-executive Director on 1 February, 2012, Bernard worked in the NI Health and Social Services from 1978 to 2011, including 10 years as a Chief Executive.

7 He is also currently Chair of the NI Guardian Ad Litem Agency, a member of the NI Assembly Secretariat Audit and Risk Committee and the Audit and Risk Committee of PONI. On a voluntary basis, he is also a member of the Marie Curie Cancer Care NI Advisory BOARD and Chair of the Strand Arts McCartan - NITHC BOARD : Non-Executive Director Hilary McCartan lives in Belfast and is a chartered accountant by profession. Hilary has held a number of senior management posts in the private sector including the role of Finance Director, and a number of non-executive roles in the public sector including Commissioner on the Northern Ireland Legal Services Commission, Member of the Probation BOARD and Member of the Consumer Council. Hilary currently holds the following public appointments: a Non-Executive Director of the Business Services Organisation (DHSSPS) (April 2013 March 2016), a Member of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (DARD) (April 2011 -March 2016), and a Commissioner for Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners (April 2015- March 2019).

8 3 Philip O'Neill - NITHC BOARD / Translink Management: Chief Operating Officer Appointed as a Director on 1 April 2010, Philip commenced work with the group in 1979 and since then has held various technical and managerial positions in Ulsterbus, Citybus and N I Railways. In February 2009 he was appointed as Chief Operating Reavey - NITHC BOARD : Non-Executive Director A Fellow of Chartered Accountant Ireland, Angela has over 20 years of experience working at a senior level in both the public and private sectors. Angela is a former partner in BDO Northern Ireland, which she left in 2012 to establish her own consulting practice, working with various organisations including the Strategic Investment BOARD . A past Chairman of the Chartered Accountants Ireland - Ulster Society, and former BOARD member of the Northern Ireland Science Park Foundation and Trustee of NISP CONNECT, she is currently a BOARD member of Firmus Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company (NITHC) is a Public Corporation with responsibility for holding and managing property assets and the oversight, in terms of support, control and supervision, of its private limited subsidiary companies Ulsterbus, Metro and Northern Ireland Railways (trading jointly as Translink ).

9 It is expected to operate commercially and has a duty to operate in line with Ministerial policy. Five Non-Executive Members have been appointed to the BOARD of NITHC; commencing 2 January 2016 for four years until 1 January 2020. The Regional Development Minister Michelle McIlveen reappointed Bernard Mitchell and Tony Depledge OBE to the BOARD to serve a second term and Dr Mark Sweeney OBE, Hilary McCartan and Angela Reavey have all been appointed for a first McIlveen said: I am confident that the reappointed members will continue to make a valuable contribution to the work of the NITHC BOARD . The new members will bring fresh perspectives and ideas. They have a wide range of experience including Industrial, commercial and financial experience, corporate governance, risk management and expertise in industrial relations. Their combined experience and skills will be of great benefit to the company in these challenging times and contribute to the continued provision of quality transport services.

10 Tribute was paid to the outgoing BOARD Members Mrs Angela Coffey and Mr James Brown MBE, who were thanked for the valuable contribution they made to NITHC during their tenure. PAGE 4 PAGE 5 PAGE 5 PAGE 4 A Platform for Nature & HealthWe all love getting back to nature, especially at this time of year when the sun is hopefully shining and it lifts our spirits! Research has shown that areas rich in biodiversity can have a hugely positive impact on people s feelings of wellbeing, with this in mind Translink have pledged to participate in the RSPB Pledge for Nature Project to help protect and enhance urban biodiversity on our land. An opportunity to enhance the Belfast City Hospital train platform area for wildlife was investigated following discussions between Translink and The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust, Queen s University Belfast and the RSPB. Hundreds of passengers from across Northern Ireland use the station at Belfast City Hospital every day; whether as a hospital patient, visitor, or member of staff, using our rail platform to complete or begin their journey.