You First Glasgow p4
1/4/16
17:10
Page 1
4 NEWS
Head of First Glasgow’s Regional Repair Centre Martin Brand, centre, talks with FirstGroup Board members during their tour of Caledonia depot, left to right, Non-Executive Director Jim Winestock, Company Secretary Robert Welch, Director of Strategy and Operational Performance Constance Baroudel, Chairman Wolfhart Hauser and Non-Executive Director Warwick Brady.
First Glasgow Engineering Director Kenny Dickson shares a light-hearted moment with FirstGroup Board Chairman Wolfhart Hauser.
Plc Board praise Glasgow team MPLOYEES had the chance to show off their state-of-the-art facilities when the Board meeting for FirstGroup plc was held at Caledonia. The visitors were shown around the whole facility including the administration and support areas, the depot office and backroom staff area, the Engineering section and workshop as well as the Regional Repair Centre. Many of the management team at First Glasgow were involved and presentations were given by Kenny Dickson, John Cahill, Willie Wood, Stewart McIntyre and David Barr.
E
First Glasgow Managing Director Fiona Kerr talks with Non Executive Director Brian Wallace who is Audit Committee Chairman.
YOUFIRST I SPRING 2016
The Board meeting in the boardroom began with a presentation by the UK Bus executive team, outlining the strategy for the division. This was followed by a presentation by First Glasgow Managing Director Fiona Kerr about First Glasgow itself. A review of First Scotland East was then presented by its Managing Director Paul McGowan. Staff in the depot were given time to prepare for the visit and were made aware that they might be asked direct questions relating to their role. First Glasgow Managing Director Fiona Kerr said: “I just wanted to say ‘thank-you’ to
Non Executive Director Imelda Walsh listens intently to one of the presentations made to the FirstGroup Board.
everyone who contributed to the highly successful running of the day. “The Board were absolutely delighted with what they saw, and I was so proud of you all. I hope you enjoyed reading their feedback on the staff notices!”
Wendy Findlay, First Glasgow Fleet Support Engineer, discusses engineering topics with FirstGroup Board members, left to right, Chief Executive Tim O’Toole and Non-Executive Directors Warwick Brady and Mick Barker.