- Bob J Davies
Bob Davies (born
October 12 1948 ) was chief executive ofArriva PLC from 1998 to 2006.Education
Davies attended King Edward VII School ( [http://nlc.oldedwardians.org.uk/photos/62.3A.html photo] ) in
Sheffield before graduating with a law degree fromEdinburgh University .Career
* Joined Ford as a financial analyst in 1970 and held a range of positions in Britain, Spain and the US;
*1985 director, Coopers & Lybrand;
*1987 chief financial officer, Waterford Wedgwood;
*1991 finance director, Ferranti International;
*1994 finance director, East Midlands Electricity;
*1997 chief executive, East Midlands Electricity;
*1998 chief executive, Arriva (rtd Apr 2006);
*2006 Chairman of Biffa plc; Independent Non-executive Director, British Energy Group plc; Independent Non-Executive Director of Barrett Developments Plc; appointed HRH Ambassador for the North East in June 2006.Professional interests
Chairman of the Board of Governors at Sunderland University; Chairman of the CBI North East Region
Family
Married to Eileen; one son
References
External links
* [http://www.guardian.co.uk/transport/Story/0,2763,1455601,00.html Guardian Article]
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