David Franks has more than 45 years’ experience in the public transport sector, holding senior executive roles across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Australia.

His career includes leading a UK transport organisation overseeing national multimodal services, serving as CEO of the Stockholm Metro, heading Ireland’s national rail operator Iarnród Éireann, and acting as Managing Director of Dubai’s Metro and Tram networks. He has also contributed to industry governance through roles with the UK’s Office of Rail and Road, the British Transport Police Authority, and as Chair of the Institution of Railway Operators.

David is now the CEO of the leading multi modal operator, Keolis Australia and New Zealand, responsible for the organisation’s operations and continued development across the region.