Wallace Weatherilll will spearhead the operations of the largest automated transport system in the region
Public Services Company Serco Middle East has appointed Wallace Weatherill as its new Managing Director, a role in which he will spearhead the operations of the largest automated transport system in the region the Dubai Metro as well as the Dubai Tram in collaboration with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
Weatherill has worked in the Middle East rail industry for over 6 years, firstly mobilizing the North-South high-speed passenger Railway in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
He re-joins the public services company having previously served as Serco’s Director for Rail in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With almost 20 years dedicated experience in both the UK and the Middle East, Wallace brings with him the knowledge and expertise required to successfully continue the award-winning Dubai Metro operations for both Serco and the RTA.
Prior to his overseas appointments, he led passenger railway businesses in the UK such as Southeastern, London Commuter Railway and London Midland.
“My vision is to build on the success that has already been achieved by the RTA and Serco on the operations of the iconic RTA rail transit systems in Dubai,” commented Weatherill.
“I am confident that Wallace will be an asset to our team and will continue Serco’s award-winning delivery of service across the RTA transport systems,” remarked Phil Malem, CEO, Serco Middle East.
