<p>Porterbrook, the rolling stock owner and asset manager, today announced the appointment of Mark Wyborn as its new Head of Freight Commercial.</p>
<p>Mark will be responsible for developing Porterbrook's first dedicated freight strategy, as well as building strong commercial partnerships with existing Freight Operating Companies, new market entrants and Network Rail.</p>
<p>Mark joins Porterbrook from GB Railfreight where he held a number of senior customer-facing and commercial positions. Prior to this he worked in operational roles at both Network Rail and Southern Railway.</p>
<p>Stefan Rose, Porterbrook's designate Chief Investment Officer, said: “I welcome Mark to my new team. His appointment confirms Porterbrook's renewed and long-term commitment to railfreight, one of the great success stories of privatisation.</p>
<p>"We are looking to invest £1bn in Britain's railway over the coming years. Mark will be looking to partner with freight operators so that they can share in Porterbrook's ambitious growth plans."</p>
<p>Mark Wyborn, Porterbrook’s designate Head of Freight Commercial, said: "I am very pleased to be joining market leader Porterbrook at this very exciting time for both railfreight and our industry.</p>
<p>“Porterbrook will support the ambitious growth plans of Freight Operating Companies by financing new and improved assets, tailored to market needs. These will allow our railfreight customers to play a greater part in the Green Recovery.”</p>
<p>Mark joined Porterbrook on Tuesday 4th May.</p>