McGill's Buses Appoints New Head of Compliance & Business Development
1 month ago
McGill’s Buses, the UK's largest independent bus operator, is delighted to announce the appointment of Keith Rogers as Head of Compliance & Business Development.
Keith brings with him over 20 years of experience in public transport, having held senior roles at FirstGroup, Tower Transit, and Kelsian Group, and is well-versed in a variety of areas, including compliance, risk management, and business development.
Keith’s extensive background in bid and tender management, risk and safety frameworks, and stakeholder engagement across global markets will be instrumental in supporting McGill’s future growth.
Having worked closely with Transport for London (TfL), and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) in Singapore, Keith has been at the forefront of establishing and maintaining high-quality operations for major global transport operators.
In recent years, McGill’s has expanded considerably from Inverclyde and Glasgow into the rest of Scotland, firstly with the acquisition of Xplore Dundee from National Express and then the purchase of First Scotland East and Bright Bus Tours almost two years ago.
The company has also developed a hugely successful partnership with FlixBus, the international intercity coach operator, serving destinations around Scotland and the rest of the UK, whilst Loch Lomond Travel – the group’s coach holiday arm – has enjoyed exceptionally high demand since its launch in February this year.
This has also been accompanied by substantial investment in modern vehicles, particularly its zero emission, electric buses, with over 100 in the group fleet. Earlier this month, McGill’s Group was shortlisted for an impressive three awards at the prestigious UK National Transport Awards 2024, including UK Bus Operator of the Year.
Commenting on his new role, Keith Rogers said:
“I am pleased to be joining McGill’s Group at such an exciting time for the company. There are real opportunities for growth across our bus network as well as through our partnership with FlixBus and our coach holiday division, Loch Lomond Travel. Franchising is also a very live issue for McGill's to address and I look forward to leveraging my experience to address these opportunities and challenges on behalf of the group."
Tony Williamson, CEO of McGill’s Buses, added: “Keith’s depth of knowledge in compliance, safety, and risk management will be invaluable to McGill’s as we continue to grow and expand our operations. His track record in working with international stakeholders and delivering key strategic projects makes him an exceptional addition to our leadership team.”