Porterbrook, a leading rolling stock financier and asset management company, has announced the appointment of David Lister as Director for Scotland.
Lister, who brings over 20 years of experience in the transport industry, will join Porterbrook in April 2025. He currently serves as the Safety and Sustainability Director at ScotRail and has previously held leadership roles at Edinburgh and London Southend airports.
In his new role, Lister will be responsible for ensuring Porterbrook continues to provide high-quality services to its existing ScotRail fleets and is well-positioned to support future rail infrastructure developments in Scotland.
Ben Ackroyd, Chief Operating Officer at Porterbrook said: “David has a wealth of experience and we’re delighted he will be joining the team.
“Our excellent relationship with Scotland’s railway goes back over three decades. David will play an important role ensuring we’re best placed with Transport Scotland to deliver their plans for growth with the right mix of rolling stock solutions now and for the future.”
David Lister said: “I am really looking forward to joining Porterbrook at an important time for the rail industry, and working with the team to ensure we meet the current needs and future ambitions of Scotland’s railway.”
