OPERATIONS DIRECTOR CROWNED WINNER AT NATIONAL AWARDS

Stagecoach Manchester’s Operations Director, Rebecca Rathore, has been announced winner of The Customer / Passenger Leader Award at the prestigious 2023 Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards.

Rebecca has been recognised for the vital contribution she makes to transport and logistics. As women still only account for 20% of the 1.7 million people working in this industry, the awards play an important role in shifting perceptions and creating role models to inspire future female talent.

With 22 years of experience working in transport, Rebecca joined Stagecoach in July 2022 as Operations Director. She immediately became a key member of the leadership team with operational responsibility for the largest bus operation outside of London, including 1,800 operational colleagues, 700 buses, 96 million passenger journeys and 23.9 million miles of route.

During her career as a senior leader, Rebecca has delivered transport schemes that help to reconnect communities, create employment opportunities, and address issues of social exclusion. Since joining Stagecoach Manchester Rebecca has had a significant impact, resulting in improved performance, maximizing recruitment and reducing staff turnover, which is now at its lowest levels and below pre-pandemic levels.

Rebecca said: “I am delighted to have received the Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Customer / Passenger Leader Award this year. I have such a strong passion for this industry, and I would like to thank Stagecoach for supporting my career.

“I’m excited to see what the future holds and hope I can continue to inspire women to consider a career in the transport sector.”

Rebecca was also named on the 2023 Northern Power Women’s Future List, which recognises leaders and change makers of the future and is currently leading a campaign to encourage more young women into engineering roles at Stagecoach Manchester.

Lee Wasnidge, Managing Director of Stagecoach Manchester said: “We’re extremely proud of Rebecca at Stagecoach Manchester and are thrilled that her hard work, passion, dedication, and achievements have been recognised by Everywoman this year.

“Rebecca is an advocate for inclusivity at Stagecoach and as the only woman in a director role among all Greater Manchester bus operators, she is proud to influence the strategic direction of the industry and drive positive change. She’s an inclusive leader who encourages and supports women in our industry and those looking to start their career in transport. She is truly deserving of this award.”