Rowen appointed to the board of Passenger Focus
Date published: 31 January 2013
Paul Rowen
The Secretary of State for Transport, Patrick McLoughlin, has announced the appointment of Paul Rowen as one of six new appointments to the board of Passenger Focus, the statutory passenger watchdog.
Mr Rowen has been a Member of Parliament, Local Councillor and deputy head teacher. He is currently a Director of the Light Rail Transit Association.
The Secretary of State said: "I am confident that the high calibre of these appointees will enhance the work of Passenger Focus, and that the breadth of their experience and expertise will ensure that the passengers’ voice continues to be heard loud and clear in government and across the transport industry."
The Chairman of Passenger Focus, Colin Foxall, said: "The new board members offer a wealth of public and private sector experience which will help us in our mission to get the best deal for passengers. These appointments will help ensure Passenger Focus continues to be a strong consumer organisation, useful to industry and government, makes a difference for passengers and continues to offer value for money for the taxpayer."
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