The strategic affairs of the Association are governed by a Council consisting of senior representatives of the member companies. Continuing management is in the hands of the Director General supported by eleven staff. The Association’s financial affairs are overseen by a Finance Committee whose Chairman is a member of Council. The Council’s chairman holds office for two years.

RIA Council Members

	Mr Paul Johnson (RIA Council Chairman) Chairman Knorr Bremse Rail Systems (UK) Ltd		Mr Colin Walton Chairman & Chief Country Representative UK & Ireland Bombardier Transportation
	Mr Donald Webster Managing Director Pandrol (UK) Ltd		Mr David Tonkin Managing Director Atkins Rail
	Mr Peter Roberts Managing Director Signal House Group		Mr Chris Webster Chief Operating Officer Amey plc
	Mr Gordon Wakeford Managing Director Siemens Mobility UK		Mr Paul Robinson Managing Director Alstom Transport UK & Ireland
	Mr Malcolm Brown Managing Director UK Angel Trains		Mr Charles-Albert Giral Chief Executive Officer Colas Rail
	Mr John Clayton Managing Director Unipart Rail		Mr Peter Anderson Managing Director Balfour Beatty Rail
	Mr Mike Nichols Chairman & Chief Executive The Nichols Group