Chris Brooks

Chris Brooks serves as the Managing Director of Business Development at Arriva Group since July 2015, showcasing over a decade of board-level experience and strategic expertise in anticipating commercial opportunities to enhance profitability and customer satisfaction. Prior to this role, Chris was the Bid Director at The Go-Ahead Group PLC, where responsibilities included developing innovative bid strategies and engaging customer-centric initiatives. Previous positions at Southern Railway included Head of Stations, where Chris led the successful station strategy and restructuring efforts that earned awards, and Operations Director, among other roles that highlighted operational and planning management. Chris holds a BSc in Geography & Economics from Lancaster University and has a strong foundation in railway operations and management from extensive experience across various companies in the industry.