Unipart Rail have recently announced the appointment of three new Board members for the Traction and Rolling Stock (T&RS) sector of their business. The appointments are Kevin Orton who assumes the role of Sales Director, UK and Ireland, Balazs Berki is promoted to International Business Development Director and Karen Beardsley who becomes Supply Chain Director.

All three appointments are focused on supporting the business plans for growth both in the UK and internationally. George Tillier, Managing Director of Unipart Rail T&RS commented 'we are now providing a broader range of services to both our existing customers and prospective partners and it is important that we support these developments with strong governance and leadership at Board level. The new appointments are all people who have been in the rail industry and the company for several years and I am sure that they will bring their considerable expertise, experience and enthusiasm into their new roles.'

Kevin Orton has been with Unipart Rail for over eight years and becomes Sales Director, UK and Ireland from his previous role as Head of Business Development Europe. Kevin will focus on increasing the levels of collaboration between Unipart Rail and customers to support their business in the challenging times ahead in the rail industry.

Balazs Berki has been in the rail industry for over five years and becomes International Business Development Director from his role as Head of Business Development International. 

Balazs will concentrate on international markets outside of the Asia Pacific region which is managed from the company’s Australian office. Karen Beardsley has been with Unipart Rail for over 17 years and becomes Supply Chain Director from her previous role as a Director of Unipart Expert Practices’ consultancy division. Her new role will be responsible for development and implementation of supply chain solutions and Lean transformation programmes in all markets