Jon Lamonte, Chief Executive of Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), has announced he is leaving the organisation to take up a post as CEO of the new statutory authority of Sydney Metro.
Established in July this year, Sydney Metro is an operating agency owned by the New South Wales Government that is responsible for building and operating the $20bn new metro network for the city.
During his career, Dr Lamonte, 58, has held a range of senior roles in the Royal Air Force and Ministry of Defence. He joined TfGM in January 2013 from his previous role as CEO of Tube Lines, a subsidiary company of Transport for London with responsibility for the safe and reliable operation of the Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines.
He has been at TfGM’s helm throughout much of Metrolink’s expansion programme.
Under his leadership, the organisation also led on the delivery of the £122m Bus Priority Package, including the Leigh to Ellenbrook guided busway and Oxford Road improvements, and the introduction of half-price bus and tram travel for 16-18 year olds, making it easier and more affordable for thousands of people to access education and training.
