Porterbrook, the UK’s leading rolling stock financier and asset management company, has today confirmed the appointment of Lewis North as Head of Public Affairs.

Lewis joins the business today, bringing extensive experience from a range of public affairs roles in the UK and internationally, including Head of Public Affairs at Rail Partners, and as a political adviser in the European Parliament in Brussels.

Tim Malone, Director of Communications, said: “With the government’s clear intention to continue to work hand-in-hand with the private sector to drive investment and innovation, we’re delighted to welcome Lewis to the team to ensure that Porterbrook is well-positioned to inform and support their vision for a successful railway.”

Lewis said: 'I'm thrilled to be joining Porterbrook at this pivotal moment in the rail reform process. I look forward to demonstrating the essential role that private investment will continue to play for the UK’s railway while ensuring maximum value for passengers and taxpayers.”