12. Dean Finch

Dean Finch

Dean Finch

Why is he on the list?

Finch heads National Express Group, which runs 1,600 buses in the UK, two rail franchises (c2c and National Express East Anglia) and the express coach network from which it takes its name.

What kind of year has he had?

The former Tube Lines boss joined National Express in February during turbulent times and he has steered the group into calmer waters. Senior appointments have been made across the group. The UK bus business recovery plan, launched in the summer, is...