Eurostar has appointed Mike Cooper at its new CEO.
He will take up his position on March 12, replacing Nicolas Petrovic, who will be leaving Eurostar at the end of February to become CEO, Siemens, France.
Cooper is currently CEO of the delivery service firm, Yodel. He was previously deputy CEO and managing director Mainland Europe of Arriva, where he led the European transport business with responsibility for rail, bus and trams across 13 countries.
Prior to Arriva, Mike was chief commercial officer of EasyJet from its flotation in 2000 until 2005.~
Before EasyJet, he was managing director Portland Travel.
~
Eurostar chairman Clare Hollingsworth said: "We are delighted that Mike will be joining Eurostar as CEO as he brings a wealth of expertise to our business. With his strong track record of leading a major European transport business across multiple countries and his extensive experience of key consumer travel brands he is perfectly placed to lead the company into its next phase of growth".
