Meet our new Director of Systems Safety and Health
Welcoming Chris Knowles to his new role
Chris Knowles, Director of Systems Safety and Health, RSSB
Chris first joined our Systems Safety and Health (SSH) directorate two years ago. He is a chartered engineer and fellow of the Institute of Asset Management and the Institute of Engineering and Technology. He brings a wealth of experience in asset management and business leadership. His career has taken him to aviation, ports, telecommunications, utilities, and rail sectors.
As director, Chris’ team will include specialist strategy managers, risk experts, and human factors specialists. He will direct the development and delivery of the Rail Industry Health and Safety Strategy. The directorate defines and delivers transformative work for the rail industry. Their remit includes asset management, train operations and occupational safety. Public behaviour, health and wellbeing, and cross-industry collaboration are also key focuses.
Chris reflects on his priorities for the coming year.
RSSB has a unique combination of world-leading expertise, data and analytics, and rail sector experience. We also live in some challenging times. There’s a clear need to focus on delivering a sustainable, safe, and reliable railway system. Our work with members to find new approaches, and introduce digital transformation, will ensure we keep that focus. The new Rail Health and Safety Strategy sets out clear priorities for collaborative work across the industry. Its launch will be a key milestone.
We know Chris will continue to make great progress in his new role. His leadership and expertise will support the SSH directorate in its essential work.
