National Express Group PLC and National Express LLC welcome Carolyn Flowers as independent non-executive director

Carolyn Flowers has joined National Express Group PLC and National Express LLC as an independent non-executive director and as a member of the board’s safety and environment committee.

Her role will start June 1.

Flowers is currently a partner and managing principal at InfraStrategies LLC. She previously served as senior vice president at Americas Transit Market at AECOM and was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve as acting administrator at the Federal Transit Administration. She also serves on several transportation industry and trade non-profit boards.

“Carolyn brings about an array of expertise and strategical acumen in the transportation realm that will help further propel National Express North America into becoming the national leader in transportation,” said Gary Waits, CEO of National Express School and National Express Transit. “I look forward to Carolyn’s leadership and am in full anticipation of the invaluable insight she will put forth as a board member to help strengthen our strategic operations and presence.”

Sir John Armitt, chairman of National Express Group PLC, said, "I am delighted to welcome Carolyn to the board. Carolyn brings significant experience and expertise in the North American transportation industry and I very much look forward to working with her."