Signalling Solutions

Steve McLaren Managing Director Steve originally graduated as a commercial apprentice in the Medical Imaging business working for Thorn-EMI. He remained in this business in Senior Purchasing and Manufacturing roles working for G.E. Medical and Picker International until 1988. Steve then moved into the Railway Signalling business in 1988 working for GEC-General Signals who subsequently became ALSTOM. For the past 8 years he has held various Global Vice President roles in Sourcing, Supply Chain and Product Development. Having been in the signalling business for the past 20 years Steve has gained extensive knowledge in both Projects and Products.
Simon Stockwell Operations Director A graduate Civil Engineer, Simon joined Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering in 1989 as Project Manager, where he was responsible for all railway disciplines on a contract to extend the Docklands Light Railway. Since the formation of Balfour Beatty Rail Projects in 1996, Simon has worked solely on railway contracts and has been involved in the project management of a number of resignalling schemes including Warrington, Dartford, Leeds and Willesden. He was appointed the General Manager of company's Signalling Unit in 2004.
William Wilson Commercial Director William joined Alstom Transport in 2004 as the Operations Director and Site Leader running Transport Information Solutions and was appointed Commercial Director at inception of the joint venture company in April 2007. Originally a graduate in Building Technology and Management, his career started in the British Army, before moving to technical sales of mooring systems for offshore oil and gas. Following this, William joined GE in the Aircraft Engines business, becoming Managing Director of GE Transportation Systems in 2001.
Frances Aylott Finance Director Frances is an Associate Chartered Management Accountant who started her accounting career when she joined the Engineering division of London Underground Limited in 1990. Between 1995 and 2002, Frances worked in New Zealand in various positions, including three years as Financial Accountant for Alstom New Zealand. Since her return to the UK, Frances has worked for Balfour Beatty Rail in various roles, including 18 months as Finance Manager for its Signalling Unit.
Ian Bridges Engineering Director Ian joined Balfour Beatty Rail in 1996, transferring from British Rail following its privatisation, and his career has focussed upon the fields of signalling and telecommunications. This has led to the role of Technical Head of these disciplines, a position he has held since 2003. Ian is a chartered engineer, a Fellow of the IET, a Fellow of the IRSE and possesses a Masters degree in Rail Systems Engineering. He joins Signalling Solutions as the Engineering Director.
James Thorley HR Director James is MCIPD qualified and joined Alstom Transport in 2005 as HR Director, the role he will continue to perform within Signalling Solutions. He has a wealth of experience, having spent over 22 years working within the HR profession in a number of organisations including Fiskars, Kautex and Allied Steel & Wire. Prior to joining Alstom, James spent nearly 2 years as HR Business Partner (East London) with Job Centre Plus, looking after a team of 34 in the delivery of training and HR services to 2,000 employees.
Pete Cantwell SHEQ Director Pete is a Mechanical Engineer (MSc in Manufacturing Management), a Chartered Safety Professional, a Member of the Chartered Quality Institute and an Associate Member of IEMA. He joined Alstom (GEC) in 1977, holding various management roles in Power Plant Equipment, including sourcing, fabrication, installation, commissioning, operating and upgrading, before deciding to concentrate on Safety, Health, Environment and Quality. Pete held the position of Director of Safety, Environment, Quality & Construction Processes in Alstom Transport's worldwide infrastructure operations, prior to transferring to Alstom Transport Information Solutions company in December 2006.
Mike Stevens Business Improvement Manager With formal training in Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation and Control systems, Mike’s career has focussed on project-centred businesses. With over 25 years experience in Project Management, he has successfully delivered schemes employing a wide range of technologies with values from below £1m to over £60m. Since joining Alstom in 1991, Mike has been involved with a number of projects, as well as working in product development, marketing and tendering. Mike is a Member of the Association for Project Management and an Associate Member of the IRSE.


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