Paul Plummer, group strategy director
Paul Plummer joined the board in 2008, having been with Network Rail since 2002. He is responsible for development of the group’s strategy, network planning, the development of enhancement projects, the periodic regulatory review process, reform of the regulatory and contractual framework and regulatory, government and European affairs. In December 2011, his remit was broadened to include leading industry planning and coordination through the Rail Delivery Group.
Paul was chief economist and director of Economics and Finance at the Office of Rail Regulation from 1999 to 2001. He has also worked at National Economic Research Associates (NERA), NM Rothschild and Accenture advising companies, governments and regulators on utility regulation, restructuring, privatisation, strategy, finance and mergers and acquisitions in the UK and overseas.
He has a degree and an MSc in Economics.
Appointed 1 October 2008