IES - Crossed Lines – Key strategic lessons learned from the completion of the Crossrail project

This lecture will tell the compelling story of completing Crossrail and getting the Elizabeth Line open.

Mark Wild will describe and explain how the programme found itself in significant disarray and trouble after years of apparent success.

Mark will also include an explanation of the key strategic lessons learned which current and future major programmes should consider.

Mark Wild has more than 35 years of experience leading complex and critical infrastructure. An Engineer with Hons Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Masters in Business Administration. Mark started his career in the electricity sector, but the majority of his experience has been in transportation. He has had a long career in operating and building major transportation infrastructure. Mark is the former Managing Director of Westinghouse Signals and was the CEO of Public Transport Victoria.

Mark is the former Managing Director of London Underground and the former CEO of Crossrail, Europe’s largest infrastructure programme. Mark took up the role of CEO for SGN, one of the UK’s largest gas distribution networks in August last year.

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