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Grant Thornton UK has bolstered its public services transport advisory offering with the appointment of Charlie Hamilton as partner. Hamilton joins the firm with over 15 years’ experience working in the transport sector. He has “vast” experience from senior roles within industry, having been a former managing director of multiple bus and coach companies, and a trusted adviser to the sector.
He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, and is experienced in advising local and national governments, operators and investors from across the transport sector.
He has particular focus and expertise in local transport, specifically the bus sector, including funding, financing, regulation, reform and long-term strategy to reverse the decline of patronage.
In addition to the bus sector, Hamilton advises authorities and developers of mass transit schemes from concept through to mobilisation. He is also a trustee of the national transport charity Campaign for Better Transport, and independent vice-chair of the North-East Bus Partnership Board.
In his new role, Hamilton will be focused on further strengthening the firm’s advisory offering to the UK’s bus and local transport sector. This includes bus reform, funding and regulatory change, supporting local authorities and bus operators through ongoing market challenges, and advising on growth and innovation opportunities.
Commenting on his appointment, Hamilton said: “Throughout history, the agglomeration of economies and economic growth have always centred around transport routes, whether that be the wagons heading west in America, the Silk Road in Asia, the Camal trains of the Arabian Peninsula – economic growth comes from high quality transport connectivity.
“I am passionate about the opportunities that this can offer and am excited to be joining Grant Thornton and to be part of a team that makes a tangible difference through enabling better transport connections. Having worked with members of the team on previous projects, I know the brilliant culture within the firm and the dedication that the team has to providing exceptional client service and delivery.”
