Frimley, UK, 2017-Jan-20
Jo Hensher and Kevin Clark will lead the company’s HS2 rolling stock bid team
Jo Hensher joined Siemens in 2010 as part of its UK Business Development team, where she led cross-business market and strategy projects, including the development of The Crystal, a sustainable cities initiative. Jo joined Siemens Rail Systems in 2013 as a member of the sales team, and has been responsible for the development of the business’ strategy and chairing the cross-Siemens HS2 Focus Group.
In her role as Bid Director, HS2, Jo will lead on activity geared towards the successful acquisition of the HS2 rolling stock and associated maintenance opportunity. This will cover all aspects of the bid from business development to the preparation of the proposal, plus the performance of the relevant negotiation, up to the conclusion of contracts.
Kevin Clark joined Siemens in 2009 as a Maintenance Manager on the TransPennine Express project. He was subsequently made a Fleet Delivery Manager in 2014, where he oversaw the electrification and extension of the Ardwick depot in Manchester and the introduction of the Class 350/4 Fleet. Kevin has extensive experience in the rail industry, having previously worked in business development for Bombardier.
In his role as Head of Maintenance, HS2, Kevin will lead all rolling stock maintenance work streams across all phases of the bidding process. He will be responsible for setting out the proposed maintenance strategy for the new rolling stock to cover the its whole life.
Gordon Wakeford, Managing Director, Siemens Mobility, said:
“I am delighted to announce the leaders of the Siemens HS2 bid team. Both Jo and Kevin have extensive experience in the sector and unparalleled knowledge of the requirements of a bid of this nature and scale.
“HS2 is a major infrastructure project that will improve connectivity between major cities in the UK and transform the passenger experience. Drawing on our international high speed experience, we hope to contribute to the HS2 project and help create a world class high speed rail system in the UK.”
Jo Hensher, Bid Director, HS2, Siemens, said:
“I am thrilled to be leading on the delivery of Siemens’ HS2 rolling stock bid. HS2 is such a unique and exciting project that it can truly be considered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. A key focus of mine will be to make our offer as innovative as possible so that the trains are still leading edge when they go into service in ten years’ time. With HS2, we really have the opportunity to set a benchmark for the passenger experience for the future.”
“Siemens plc has various interests in HS2 beyond rolling stock, so I am also looking forward to working with colleagues across the company on this project.”
Kevin Clark, Head of Maintenance, HS2, Siemens, said:
“I am excited to be leading on Maintenance for Siemens’ HS2 bid. On a project of this scale with several work streams, the maintenance demands will undoubtedly be challenging but I am looking forward to working with the wider team to develop a robust and effective maintenance strategy that works for the rail network of the future.”
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Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 165 years. The company is active in more than 200 countries, focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. One of the world’s largest producers of energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies, Siemens is No. 1 in offshore wind turbine construction, a leading supplier of gas and steam turbines for power generation, a major provider of power transmission solutions and a pioneer in infrastructure solutions as well as automation, drive and software solutions for industry. The company is also a leading provider of medical imaging equipment – such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging systems – and a leader in laboratory diagnostics as well as clinical IT. In fiscal 2015, which ended on September 30, 2015, Siemens generated revenue of €75.6 billion and net income of €7.4 billion. At the end of September 2015, the company had around 348,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
