The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) have announced the appointment of a Head of Commercial Services. Phil Hudson will be responsible for delivering a long-term commercial strategy and comes with over 20 years of experience in sales and advertising.
Phil, born and raised in Newcastle, is a specialist in sales leadership with a proven track record in delivering sustainable revenue growth. He comes to the LRSSB from Communicorp UK, where he has held a number of senior positions within the company’s network of commercial radio stations.
Carl Williams, LRSSB Chief Executive, said: “Phil brings with him a wealth of commercial experience, and he’s set to play an important role in our continued growth. His expertise will help us to build new commercial partnerships in the UK and overseas that will complement the vital work we are already doing to reduce light rail safety risks.”
Phil added: “I’m really looking forward to working with Carl and the team in delivering our commercial strategy while building ever closer collaboration with both new and existing partners.”