Julie Carrier appointed Chief Commercial Officer Unipart Rail
September 2022 – Julie Carrier has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer, Unipart Rail.
Julie is a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers with nearly 30 years of rail sector experience leading infrastructure projects. She was the first Northern Powerhouse Rail Director and has led teams at several organisations delivering innovative solutions for clients.
Julie joins Unipart Rail from SYSTRA where she led the growth of the business in the UK, predominantly in high-speed rail.
Julie Carrier, Chief Commercial Officer, Unipart Rail, said: “Unipart Rail is a business that is extremely relevant given the challenges the industry is facing. To be successful, we must innovate to bring track, train and supply chain together to improve performance. Unipart is uniquely placed to do that, and I am looking forward to working with the team to promote and develop sustainable, digital solutions in partnership with our clients.”
Neil McNicholas, Managing Director, Unipart Rail, said: “Unipart Rail is continuing to address the challenges of the rail industry by working in partnership with its partners. Julie brings a wealth of experience of this vital work. I am confident Julie will continue the journey of Unipart Rail by working collaboratively with our partners to deliver technology and supply chain solutions that improve performance, reduce risk and optimise cost.”
Who are Unipart?
Unipart Group has a successful history of reinvention.
From its strong heritage in the automotive industry, Unipart has grown into a global company with operations in manufacturing, logistics, and consultancy in operational excellence.
Unipart’s core philosophy and values enshrined in The Unipart Way empower everyone at every level of the organisation to deliver benefits to customers.
Through continuous improvement, their 8,000 employees have embraced the Fourth Industrial Revolution, using a digital lens with a green tint to identify safer, more efficient, more sustainable solutions for their customers.
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