| Left to right from top: Haydn Abbott, John Vale, George Lynn, Tim Dugher, Louise Oddy, Peter Rigby, Tim Jackson Board of Directors Haydn Abbott Managing Director Haydn joined Angel Trains in 1999. Haydn's previous positions were on the board of De la Rue Plc, vice president of Sony Europe and senior management positions in Racal and Schlumberger. John Vale Commercial Director John joined Angel Trains in 1997. He is a chartered management accountant and prior to joining Angel Trains he was business development director for Adtranz. He began his career with British Leyland, followed by employment in the motorcycle, plastics, car and manufacturing industries. George Lynn Finance Director Prior to joining Angel Trains in 1994, George was group finance director for Union Plc and previously held senior positions in Barclays Mercantile Highland Leasing and Deloitte Haskins & Sells. He has been finance director of Angel Trains since before privatisation. Tim Dugher Engineering Director Tim joined Angel Trains in 1995 to set up and lead our Projects Section. Tim started his career at British Rail where he joined as a technical apprentice in 1977 and advanced to key managerial roles. In April 1997, at Angel Trains, he was promoted to Account Director and in September 2001 Deputy Engineering Director. Tim is a Chartered Engineer. Tim was appointed Engineering Director in July 2002. Louise Oddy Legal Director and Company Secretary Louise came to Angel Trains in 1997 after two years as legal director with GE Capital's European Equipment Finance Division. A solicitor in industry and commerce since 1982, she has spent 15 years in the asset finance sector, advising on UK and international transactions. She has also held senior positions with Cable and Wireless plc, Union Camp Corporation and Meridian International. Peter Rigby Operations and Sales Director Peter joined Angel Trains in June 1998 from GEC Alsthom Metro-Cammell Ltd where he was sales and marketing director. Peter started his career at Jaguar in 1966 and then continued a career in sales and marketing, working for Leyland Truck and Bus, Alder Valley Engineering Limited and West Midlands Travel Limited. Timothy Jackson Director - International Development After graduating in Modern Languages, Tim gained ten years of experience in asset finance and all kinds of leasing worldwide. He has worked in a banking environment, where he established the structured finance unit of Mitsubishi Bank in Paris, after spending time in London and Tokyo, and latterly in a manufacturing company, where for five years he led the vendor finance unit of Avions de Transport Régional in Toulouse, France. Since joining Angel Trains in 1997, Tim has been instrumental in taking Angel Trains into the market for leased freight traction and in building the company's international presence. |