First Bus, Britain’s leading bus operator, has appointed a new Regional Commercial Director for its Scottish operations. Kevin Belfield will join the company at the end of April from Midlands based, The Wellglade Group.
Neil Barker, Regional Managing Director for Scotland, said: “The Regional Commercial Director role is a new one and reflects our commitment to develop our service networks in Scotland and the way we promote and market them. This role, and in particular someone of Kevin’s calibre, will help deliver growth in our business in Scotland.”
Kevin, who is currently Director of Investments at The Wellglade Group, has previously held senior operational and commercial roles with Arriva, Transdev and National Express. He has also worked for First – he was Managing Director of First Midlands between 2006 and 2008.
He said: “I know the business well and am relishing the opportunity of working for First once again. Of course the Scottish bus industry is facing up to some big challenges at the moment, however, I’m looking forward to joining the Scottish team and playing a big role in moving the business forward.”
Kevin will be based at First Glasgow’s depot in Larkfield and will regularly visit First’s other operations in Scotland.