19. Mike Brown

Managing Director, London Underground

Mike Brown

Mike Brown

Why is he on the list?

Brown heads London Underground, which carries one billion passengers a year. He is also MD of London Rail, overseeing many projects including the London Overground, the East London Line, expansion of the Docklands Light Railway, and the roll-out of Oyster ticketing to rail services.

What kind of year has he had?

The former Heathrow Airport MD has been in the spotlight as a result of sustained industrial action by Tube workers. He has also added London Rail to his...