Elaine Holt, Chief Executive designate of the new East Coast rail line

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Lord Adonis 'also announced that Elaine Holt is the Chief Executive designate of the new East Coast rail line, and assured the Lords that “the government will receive the full revenues of a company that continues to make an operational profit”.'

The Fact Compiler congratulates yet another former First Group senior manager on making such a rapid transfer to the public sector.

Why it seems only three months ago that Elaine was MD of First Capital Connect.


Perhaps there is a chapter on Career Progression in Sir Moir's lovely book?

Elaine Holt to be new MD of East Coast

Announced in the House by Adonis just now.

More to follow....