21 October 2024 •
21 October 2024
Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c is delighted to announce that it has appointed Stephanie Michael as its first Chief of Staff.
The Chief of Staff role reports to Managing Director, Rob Mullen, and will work closely with the Executive Team to develop and deliver c2c’s long-term Net Zero Strategy, as well as embedding its new transformation programme into the rail firm’s ways of working.
Stephanie has joined c2c from FS Group and Trenitalia UK, serving most recently as Operational Risk & Governance and Company Secretary. During her eight years with the organisations she has held roles across Greece, Italy and the UK, and brings experience in banking and finance, with a strong background in internal audit, process management and risk management.
Stephanie said:
“I am absolutely thrilled to be appointed as Chief of Staff for c2c. I am committed to supporting the leadership team and empowering our senior leaders to achieve our goals. This role allows me to bring my extensive experience from international railway projects back to c2c, as well as my background in internal audit and governance.
“Having worked with the FSI Group, I have gained a comprehensive understanding of various railway activities, including high-speed rail systems, infrastructure development, operational efficiency and risk management. I look forward to collaborating with our talented team to drive innovation and enhance our services, ensuring we meet our customers’ needs while contributing to the growth of sustainable rail transport.”
c2c’s Managing Director, Rob Mullen, added:
“We are delighted that Stephanie is joining us in this new role. Her background and experience give me great confidence that she will hit the ground running and define this new role with her vast skillset. I am very much looking forward to seeing her operate and collaborate with all our amazing colleagues here at c2c.”
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About c2c
- c2c is the award-winning train operator running services between Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness, serving 26 stations in East London and South Essex.
- Owned by Trenitalia, c2c is one of the UK’s most punctual and popular train operators and nearly 35.8 million journeys are made on its services every year.
- Italian-based Trenitalia is one of Europe’s leading rail operators and the passenger rail arm of FS Italiane Group.
- For more information email mediaenquiries@c2crail.net
- Images: Chief of Staff SM (1): Stephanie Michael – Chief of Staff (3) Stephanie Michael sits in the cab of a train