<p>Porterbrook, the UK’s leading rolling stock financier and asset management company, has today confirmed the appointment of Lewis North as Head of Public Affairs. </p>
<p>Lewis joins the business today, bringing extensive experience from a range of public affairs roles in the UK and internationally, including Head of Public Affairs at Rail Partners, and as a political adviser in the European Parliament in Brussels. </p>
<p>Tim Malone, Director of Communications, said: “With the government’s clear intention to continue to work hand-in-hand with the private sector to drive investment and innovation, we’re delighted to welcome Lewis to the team to ensure that Porterbrook is well-positioned to inform and support their vision for a successful railway.” </p>
<p>Lewis said: 'I'm thrilled to be joining Porterbrook at this pivotal moment in the rail reform process. I look forward to demonstrating the essential role that private investment will continue to play for the UK’s railway while ensuring maximum value for passengers and taxpayers.” </p>