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As chair, Jannet Walker-Ford oversees the operation of the Keolis executive committee.
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Keolis North America (Keolis) appointed national rail and transit leader Jannet Walker-Ford to its corporate board as chairperson.
In this position, Walker-Ford leads the executive committee and supports CEO David Scorey as Keolis continues to grow and serve its partners, passengers, and employees.
As chair, Walker-Ford oversees the operation of the Keolis executive committee.
Led by David Scorey, the leadership team consists of: Ryan Adams, EVP, market development and innovation; Robert Anderson, EVP, HR and safety; Abdellah Chajai, Keolis Commuter Services GM/CEO; Karine LaSalle, Keolis Canada acting CEO; Stephan Oehler, CFO; Brad Thomas, US Transit president and COO; Alex Wu, chief information officer; and Maria Natale acting general counsel.
Under Walker-Ford’s guidance, this corporate board will continue to build on Keolis’ recent growth and implement strategies for continuous business improvement.
“I’m thrilled and honored to join Keolis as chair during such an important moment for public transportation and during a time of significant growth for Keolis in the North American market,” said Walker-Ford. “I am honored by the confidence David and the executive committee have placed in me and look forward to working with them both to further Keolis’ positions as the partner and employer of choice in transit.”
Walker-Ford is a nationally recognized transportation industry executive with WSP USA, where she leads the firm’s transit and rail business. She has more than two decades of diverse expertise including management consulting, technology, mobility, and transportation systems.
With a focus on equity, sustainability, and community building Walker-Ford has served in executive leadership and strategic advisor roles on groundbreaking programs and projects for large transit and transportation agencies across the U.S.
Previously, she worked with national consultancy firms and has served as the deputy GM/deputy CEO and CIO at the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority.
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