Completing the Elizabeth line – Session 4 – Project Leadership and Culture

Document type: Video
Author: Mark Wild OBE, Carole Bardell-Wise, Simon Bennett BEng(Hons) FCILT MCIPR AMICE
Publication Date: 03/05/2023

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    Mark Wild OBE - Crossrail Ltd

    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 also 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.

    Mark is a Chartered Electrical Engineer and Member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology and received an OBE in the 2023 New Year Honours.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-wild-32488521

    Carole Bardell-Wise

    Carole Bardell-Wise - Crossrail Ltd

    Carole joined the Crossrail Executive in June 2019 as the HSE Director with a focus on inspiring the safe transition through the final phases of the programme. Now the SHEQ Director for Morgan Sindall Infrastructure she has a wealth of senior leadership experience and knowledge from the infrastructure, rail and aviation sectors. She plays a pivotal role in strengthening company health and wellbeing, safety, environmental and quality programmes and standards. Outside work Carole is a keen runner and enjoys a range of outdoor activities.

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    Simon Bennett BEng(Hons) FCILT MCIPR AMICE - Crossrail Ltd

    Simon is Head of Learning Legacy at Crossrail. A Civil Engineer, Transport Planner and Communications professional, he worked on the original 1990s Crossrail scheme for London Underground and in 2000 was seconded from TfL to Cross London Rail Links to work on developing the project and securing powers. He led the Consultation team which became the Petitions Negotiation team during the Bill process. During the construction phase he has been Head of Stakeholder Engagement and then Programme Community Relations Manager.

    In 2015, Simon was appointed to lead the team responsible for the collation and dissemination of good practice, innovation and lessons learned from the Crossrail construction programme aimed at raising the bar in industry and showcasing UK PLC.

    https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sbennettLDN

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    Institution of Engineering and Technology

    "Described as a 'huge civil engineering project with a railway running through it', Crossrail in fact encompasses all sectors, resulting in a large learning legacy which the IET is pleased to share within and across its sectors."

    http://www.theiet.org/crossrail