10. Dr Mike Mitchell

Director General - National Networks, Department for Transport

Dr Mike Mitchell

Dr Mike Mitchell

Why is he on the list?

As director general of the Department for Transport’s National?Networks Group, former bus and rail industry executive Mitchell is the chief railway advisor to ministers and provides leadership to the industry. His team sets the strategy for rail and awards and manages rail franchises.

What kind of year has he had?

Mitchell has overseen the transfer of the East Coast intercity franchise from National Express to the government’s own in-house train operator -...