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Engineers Collective Podcast – Running Mega-projects and Lessons Learned

Document type: Audio
Author: Mark Wild OBE
Publication Date: 26/02/2020

  • Abstract

    Mark Wild appeared on New Civil Engineer magazine’s Engineers Collective podcast on 26 February 2020 to discuss the complexities of delivering a mega project and talk about the reasons behind delayed delivery of Crossrail

  • Authors

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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