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Who we are

Stagecoach is part of a portfolio of transport and infrastructure assets managed by DWS Infrastructure. We work alongside our partners to help create a greener, smarter, safer, healthier and fairer country.

We make it easier for people to live their lives in a busy, complex world – and support national and regional governments in delivering on their ambitions for citizens, communities and local economies.

Whatever the journey, we’ve got you.

 
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Managing the business

We draw on our extensive experience in both commercial and contracted markets to focus on three core priorities:

  • Maximising the potential of our core business in a changing market
  • Managing change through our people and technology, making things simpler and better
  • Growing through diversification, to balance our portfolio and open up new markets

We’re committed to running the business responsibly – taking a proactive approach to the environment and wider society.

Our devolved structure reflects our belief that day-to-day decisions should be made by local managers who understand the needs of their communities and markets.

 

Creating wider value

Beyond the financial value we generate for investors, lenders and our people, we deliver broader value for a wide range of stakeholders:

  • Environmental benefit – Public transport offers a more sustainable alternative to widespread car use, helping reduce pollution and improve air quality
  • Social inclusion – Our services connect people to jobs, education, training, healthcare, leisure – and to each other. They’re essential for people who don’t have access to a car
  • Economic contribution – We make significant tax contributions to public finances, including employee, sales, corporation, property and other taxes

We also contribute a percentage of our pre-tax profits to charity, and provide practical support to local causes and community organisations where we operate.

 

Our executive team

Stagecoach is a force for good. Strong values, clear principles and a solid governance framework ensure we’re well-managed across the business.

Our executive team is united behind our vision: to deliver sustainable transport solutions that support connected, inclusive communities and a vibrant, growing economy.

 



Claire Miles Stagecoach Chief Executive Officer

Claire Miles

Chief Executive Officer

Claire Miles joined Stagecoach as Chief Executive Officer in October 2023, after holding a number of senior roles across a range of business sectors, including Chief Executive of Yell and various Managing Director roles at Centrica such as HomeCare and Hive. Claire was formerly a non-executive director of Capita plc. In addition to her company roles, Claire is a Visiting Professor at Aston University. Claire is also a non-executive director on the Board of Biffa.

 



Bruce Dingwall Stagecoach Chief Financial Officer

Bruce Dingwall

Chief Financial Officer

A Chartered Accountant, Bruce Dingwall joined Stagecoach in April 2013 as Group Financial Controller, having previously worked with Ernst & Young LLP. He was appointed Director of Finance in July 2022, with an expanded role including treasury, Group-wide financial reporting, annual report compliance, significant M&A activity, Group-wide management reporting and forecasting, and insurance and claims management. He was appointed to the Board as Chief Financial Officer on 1 February 2023.

 



Sam Greer Stagecoach Chief Operating Officer

Sam Greer

Chief Operating Officer

Sam Greer was appointed as Chief Operating Officer in September 2023, having previously been Engineering Director and Regional Director for Scotland. He joined Stagecoach in 1992 and has held a variety of leadership roles in operations and engineering. As Chief Operating Officer, Sam is responsible for the delivery of Stagecoach's bus service operations.

 

Our board

Our Board comprises a balanced and diverse mix of executive and non-executive directors with a wide range of experience. This is designed to provide effective leadership through independent thinking and consensual decision-making in delivering the company’s strategy. It is our policy to maintain diversity on the Board in respect of age, social and ethnic backgrounds, as well as a range of perspectives and personal strengths. This is also reflected in our search and appointment process for any new director.

We are committed to the ongoing professional development of Board members and undertaking regular evaluation of the Board’s impact to maintain its continued effectiveness.

 



Ray O’Toole

Ray O’Toole

Non-executive Chairman

Appointment to the Board: 1 September 2016

External appointments: The British Transport Police Authority (Non Executive Director).

Previous experience: Ray O’Toole served as Chief Operating Officer of National Express Group until May 2010. Ray stood down from the main board of National Express plc in 2010 after ten years as Group Chief Operating Officer and UK Chief Executive. Ray was responsible for the National Express Group’s bus and coach businesses and rail franchises, with operations in Spain, the USA, Canada and the UK. In November 2013 Ray joined Kier Group, Fleet and Passenger Services as Managing Director. In July 2015 he led a management buy-out team with private equity investor, Endless LLP, to create Essential Fleet Services Limited and served as its Chief Executive until February 2017. His considerable commercial experience in the transport sector and particularly in both rail and bus passenger services provides him with an ideal background to contribute to the development of the Group’s broader strategy.

 


 

Claire Miles

Claire Miles

Chief Executive Officer

Appointment to the Board: 2 October 2023 

External appointments: Aston University (Visiting Professor), Biffa (Non Executive Director). 

Previous experience: Claire Miles joined Stagecoach as Chief Executive Officer in October 2023, after holding a number of senior roles across a range of business sectors, including Chief Executive of Yell and various Managing Director roles at Centrica such as HomeCare and Hive. Claire was formerly a non-executive director of Capita plc. In addition to her company roles, Claire is a Visiting Professor at Aston University. Claire is also a non-executive director on the Board of Biffa.

Executive responsibilities: Claire is responsible for Group health, safety and environmental matters, overall strategy and management of all the Group’s operations.


 

Bruce Dingwall

Bruce Dingwall

Chief Financial Officer

Appointment to the Board: February 2023

Previous experience: A Chartered Accountant, Bruce Dingwall joined Stagecoach in April 2013 as Group Financial Controller, having previously worked with Ernst & Young LLP. He was appointed Director of Finance in July 2022, with an expanded role including treasury, Group-wide financial reporting, annual report compliance, significant M&A activity, Group-wide management reporting and forecasting, and insurance and claims management. He was appointed to the Board as Chief Financial Officer on 1 February 2023.

Executive responsibilities: Bruce Dingwall is responsible for the Group’s overall financial policy, taxation, treasury, corporate finance, financial reporting, business development and employee benefits. He supports the Chief Executive Officer in the management of the Group’s operations.

 


 

Lynne Weedall

Lynne Weedall

Non-Executive Director

Appointment to the Board: 1 August 2020

External appointments: Dr. Martens plc (Non Executive Director), Softcat plc (Non Executive Director).

Previous experience: Lynne Weedall is an experienced director who has worked in a number of major organisations in the retail sector and elsewhere, bringing key expertise in business strategy, organisation design, strategic change management and employee engagement. Up until October 2019, Lynne was a Non-Executive Director and Remuneration Committee Chair of Greene King plc and is a former Non-Executive Director of Treatt plc and of Lovecrafts Group Limited. She is the former HR Director of Selfridges Group, and prior to that Dixons Carphone where she led a major merger integration.


 

Hamish Mackenzie

Hamish Mackenzie

Non-Executive Director

Appointment to the Board: 23 May 2022

Previous experience: Mr Mackenzie is Managing Partner and Global Head of DWS Infrastructure. Mr Mackenzie has responsibility for overseeing DWS’s private investment activity in infrastructure debt and equity globally. Hamish was responsible for establishing the European Infrastructure equity business in 2005 as well as directing the investment activity from its inception. This includes the flagship funds Pan European Infrastructure Fund (2007), PEIF II (2015) and PEIF III (2021) together representing in excess of €7 billion. The funds have successfully invested in a wide variety of transportation, energy and utility companies across Europe. Hamish has represented DWS on the boards of Peel Ports, Yorkshire Water, Tank & Rast, Autovia del Camino and SAVE (the operator of Venice and Treviso airports). Prior to joining DWS, Mr Mackenzie was a specialist in the transport and infrastructure sector in Deutsche Bank’s investment banking division having previously worked in a similar role at HSBC. He qualified as a chartered accountant with Deloitte and is an honours graduate (Geography) of Bristol University. Mr Mackenzie is CEO and SMCF for DWS Alternatives Global Ltd the FCA and SEC regulated entity that is the manager of inter alia the PEIF funds.

 


 

Scott Auty

Scott Auty

Non-Executive Director

Appointment to the Board: 23 May 2022

Previous experience: Mr Auty is a London based Partner in DWS’s infrastructure investment business, Europe, and is responsible for the origination and execution of infrastructure investment opportunities as well as the ongoing management of the acquired assets. He is a member of the investment committee for the three European infrastructure funds managed by DWS. Prior to joining DWS’s infrastructure business in 2005, Mr Auty started his career at N M Rothschild & Sons’ investment banking division where he was a specialist in the utilities and natural resources sectors. He holds a BA Honours degree in Economics from the University of Exeter.

 


 

Miguel Horta e Costa

Miguel Horta e Costa

Non-Executive Director

Appointment to the Board: 23 May 2022

Previous experience: Mr Horta e Costa is a Senior Principal of DWS Infrastructure and has ample experience analysing infrastructure investment opportunities, executing transactions and the ongoing management of portfolio companies. He joined DWS Infrastructure in December 2011 after four years in the London Project Finance team of Espirito Santo Investment Bank, where he was responsible for the origination and structuring of projects in the EMEA region with a particular focus on the PFI / PPP transports sector. He holds an MS in Management from Universidade Nova de Lisboa in Portugal. Mr. Horta e Costa is also a Non-Executive Director of Hansea NV and its parent Inframobility NV the leading private bus operator in Belgium.

 


 

Florian Hubel

Florian Hubel

Non-Executive Director

Appointment to the Board: 23 May 2022

Previous experience: Mr Hubel is an Investment Manager of DWS Infrastructure and has ample experience analysing infrastructure investment opportunities, executing transactions and the ongoing management of portfolio companies. Prior to joining DWS Infrastructure, Mr Hubel worked at OMERS Infrastructure, an infrastructure investor, and J.P.Morgan’s investment banking division where he was a specialist in the Natural Resources sector, advising clients on mergers, acquisitions and corporate finance matters. He started his career at The Boston Consulting Group in management consulting. Mr Hubel holds an MBA from INSEAD and an MS Honours degree in Management from the Vienna University of Economics and Business. Mr. Hubel is also a supervisory committee member of BPE Holdings SAS, a European energy services business, and a non-executive director of the Spanish bioethanol producer Vertex Bioenergy SL.

 


 

Graeme Charnock

Graeme Charnock

Non-Executive Director

Appointment to the Board: 21 April 2023

Previous experience: Mr Charnock is a Chartered Accountant who qualified with KPMG. He is a former CFO/Finance Director with a background in the challenging environment of project management in the ports, rail, infrastructure, energy and power and process industries. Graeme has significant experience of working with and for large private companies and listed PLCs on strategic, M&A, reporting and governance matters having developed strong City/adviser relationships. Following his retirement from Peel Ports Group Limited in April 2022, he is now working with organisations in a Trustee/Non-Executive capacity.