VA RAIL - Key Persons


Andrew Ayers - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
  • Director
  • Founder
Andrew Ayers is a founder of VA Rail Ltd, a rail consultancy established in 2012. VA Rail plays a significant role within the GB rail industry, supporting train operators, owning groups, Network Rail, GBR and the DfT.

Caroline Beadle

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Consultant
  • People Specialist
Caroline is a qualified People Specialist who has worked in several public and private Organisations with over 20 years' extensive experience including Performance Management, Talent Management and Leadership, Team and Management Development.

Diane Stevns

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Manager

James Burt

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director
  • Independent Chair of the Rail Deliver Group 's Emergency Planning
James is also independent chair of the Rail Deliver Group's Emergency Planning and Incident Care management groups; positions he has held since 2014.

John Thompson

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Consultant

Jon Wiseman

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director

Nick Beadle

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director

Nick Fulcher

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Consultant

Paul Johnston

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Consultant

Simon Fletcher

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director, Europe

Steve Hooker

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
  • Senior Associate

Vince Lucas

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Senior Leader and Advisor
Vince is an experienced senior leader and advisor with over 40 years' experience in rail, and more than 20 years helping economic partnerships and local authorities.