Andy Campbell Managing Director of Stagecoach East, which is based in Cambridge, is to retire in December after 50 years’ working in the bus industry.
Mr Campbell has been MD at Stagecoach East – which currently has depots at Bedford, Peterborough, Cambridge, Fenstanton and Long Sutton – since 2004.
His first job, in 1969, was with Leeds City Transport, which became part of the West Yorkshire PTE, as an apprentice mechanic, rising to Fleet Engineer and then Engineering Director.
His management career also included spells as Engineering Director at First Mainline in Sheffield and then as MD at First Bradford. Immediately before joining Stagecoach he was Regional Director North West with First Group.
Stagecoach UK Bus MD for England and Wales, Mark Threapleton, says: “I would like to thank Andy for the excellent work he has done over many years to deliver improvements for bus passengers across the east of England.
“He has made a valuable contribution to the business and to the local area and we wish him well in his retirement.”
Andy Campbell announced his retirement plans to staff at a Long Service Awards dinner earlier this month. Commenting on his announcement he says: “I've greatly enjoyed working with the team at Stagecoach East, and with colleagues across the wider business.
“The drivers and support staff are a brilliant bunch who are always ready to let you know what they think, and their friendly banter has made coming to work all the more enjoyable over the years.
“I may not be running the buses after December, but I’ll certainly continue to use them as a passenger.”
