Crossrail names new boss a week after £350m government boost

By Jordan Marshall2018-11-02T17:34:00

Mark Wild is joining on loan from London Underground

Transport for London and Crossrail have announced that Mark Wild will join Crossrail as chief executive, with the company’s current boss Simon Wright announcing he will be stepping down a week after the project was given a £350m boost by government.

Wild, who is the managing director at London Underground, is joining on a temporary basis.

He will return to his role at London Underground once the Elizabeth line has opened through central London.

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