Will Whitehorn FCILT, Director, Stagecoach Group plc, and Chairman, Transport Systems Catapult, is to become the next CILT President in the UK. He will take up the one-year presidency from Beverley Bell FCILT when she passes on the honour at an inauguration lunch to be held in Amba Hotel Charing Cross on 20th May.

Will Whitehorn has been a Vice-President for the past four years. He is a leading figure in the transport sector and has worked in the profession all of his working life.

Will Whitehorn learnt to fly at the age of 16 as an RAF cadet. He studied History and Economics at Aberdeen University, then began his transport career working for British Airways as a helicopter crewman in the North Sea oil industry. He then became a graduate trainee with Thomas Cook. He went on to work for Virgin Group for 25 years, where he helped establish Virgin Atlantic on the global stage before spearheading Virgin’s move into rail. He was founding director, London and Continental Railways, and went on to lead Virgin’s bid for the West Coast Main Line franchise.

In 2004, he became President, spaceflight company Virgin Galactic, overseeing the construction of the world’s first commercial spaceship. As well as holding several non-executive roles outside the profession, Will Whitehorn is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and The Marketing Society.

This is truly a unique event not to be missed and provides a great opportunity to network with colleagues, industry leaders and potential customers.

Ticket prices include pre-lunch drinks reception; 3-course lunch and wine on the table.

Cost:
Single ticket - £100.00 + VAT
Table of 10 - £917.00 + VAT

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