5. Keith Ludeman

Chief Executive, Go Ahead Group

Keith Ludeman

Keith Ludeman

Why is he on the list?

Go Ahead Group is responsible for 30% of all UK passenger rail journeys through its three rail franchises.

The group also operates 3,500 buses.

What kind of year has he had?

During his five years at the helm of Go Ahead, Ludeman has successfully managed significant strategic change. Last year, the group sold its aviation ground handling operations and its Meteor parking business, leaving it to focus on its core business of running bus and rail services. But in October,...