Ian Brown CBE

In a career spanning over 40 years, Ian Brown has made an outstanding contribution to public transport and the rail industry. His achievements include transformation of the Docklands Light Railway, establishment of London Overground, the major extension of the East London Line, the integration of Croydon Tramlink into TfL and the expansion of Oyster pay as you go to all National Rail stations in Greater London.   He stepped down as Managing Director of TfL London Rail in November 2010 to take up an advisory role on London Rail and Crossrail and retired from Transport for London on 31 March 2011.  He was honoured with a CBE in the 2011 New Year Honour list for services to the railway industry.