Andy Scholey

Managing Director, First Travel Solutions @Firstgroup Plc

Blackburn, GB

I am responsible for a dynamic business providing managed transport for a wide range of transport needs including:o Major sporting events (including 2012 Olympics, G2014, Rugby World Cup, IAAF17 and G2018 Athletics)o Rail replacement services (for GWR, Transpennine Express, and SWR)o Crew transport services (including for Transpennine Express and easyJet)o Air disruption services (for easyJet)o Corporate travel (including for Capita, Delloitte and John Lewis)o National Citizenship scheme transport (including for The Challenge Network)First Travel Solutions, does not operate any vehicles itself but hires fully approved buses, coaches and taxis and provides clients with a fully planned and managed transport service to meet their individual needs.Key Achievements include:• Successful delivery of spectator, VIP, media, military and taxi services for the Rugby World Cup/ER2015• Operated over 500 vehicles for G2014 Commonwealth Games for all client groups including athletes, media, VIPs, sponsors and spectators• Improved the operational performance in the rail and airline support sectors of the business and raised client satisfaction• Grown the portfolio of clients in the corporate and airline sectors• Gained ISO certification for Quality (9001), Environment (14001) and Safety (18001)

The University of Sheffield

BSc, Geography, Botany, Geology