Pictured: Nigel Eggleton – Operations Manager
Record-breaking six-time UK Bus Operator of the Year, Nottingham City Transport, is pleased to welcome Nigel Eggleton as its new Operations Manager.
Nigel brings an impressive 44 years of experience in the bus industry to NCT, having started his career on 1st June 1980. His extensive career includes working with some of the UK’s most recognised transport operators, such as Arriva, Go-Ahead, Transdev and First Bus. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles, including Commercial Director at Oxford Bus Company, Sales and Marketing Director at Transdev Blazefield, and Managing Director at First South Yorkshire and the Midlands.
Beyond his professional career, Nigel is actively involved in the wider transport industry. He serves as Chairman of the Omnibus Society, President of the Leicester Transport Heritage Trust, and Trustee of the UK Bus Archive, demonstrating his commitment to the preservation and advancement of public transport in the UK.
As Operations Manager, Nigel will be responsible for leading and supporting the team of over 800 drivers, as well as the service delivery team, to provide a reliable and punctual service to customers. Nigel will also be working alongside the wider management team to ensure operational excellence.
Nigel Eggleton said, “Joining a forward-thinking and highly professional bus company like NCT was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up. I look forward to bringing my many years of experience to the team and contributing new and innovative ways to support and value our 800 drivers.“
NCT’s Head of Operations, David Conway said, “I am delighted to welcome Nigel onboard. His wealth of experience, built over his long and varied career in the industry, will be of great value to both the Operations team and the future success of NCT”.
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For more information, please contact Anthony Carver-Smith, NCT Head of Marketing and Projects – [email protected]