Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 84106

DfT Operator: Public Appointments

Tabled: 21 October 2025
Answered: 27 October 2025
Named Day

Question

Laurence Turner

LabourBirmingham Northfield

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent progress she has made on the appointment of a new CEO of DfT Operator Limited.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
The contract for the current CEO of DfT Operator Limited is due to end in December 2025. In preparation for this, work is continuing to recruit a new CEO to ensure continued leadership for the organisation.
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