Peter Hendy
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Peter Hendy, CBE
(born 19 March 1953) is the current Commissioner
of Transport for London
.
industry in 1975 as a London Transport
graduate trainee. He moved up the career ladder, and eventually took on the role of Managing Director of CentreWest London Buses Ltd, managing it under London Transport ownership.
He led the company through a management buyout
with staff involvement, and subsequent expansion. After the takeover of CentreWest by FirstGroup plc
, Hendy became Deputy Director UK Bus for FirstGroup, responsible for bus operations in London and southern England, bus development, light rail and operations in Hong Kong
.
, under Ken Livingstone
's mayoralty of London
.
Hendy's annual salary from Transport for London is £348,444.
On 17 January 2006, he was appointed Commissioner of Transport for London
, taking up the position on 1 February 2006.
During the London mayoral election, 2008
, Hendy came under fire in the media, specifically The Evening Standard, over leaked emails. The emails detailed attempts by TfL to reject claims by the Conservative candidate, Boris Johnson
, about the safety of 'bendy buses'. Hendy is contractually obliged to remain politically neutral, but it is unclear to what extent this was a justified defence of his own organisation's policies.
, along with the Managing Director of the Underground, US national Tim O'Toole, for his work in keeping public transport in London running during the 7 July 2005 London bombings
. O'Toole's award was honorary as he is not a British subject.
consultant). They have two children, David and Anna.
CBE
CBE and C.B.E. are abbreviations for "Commander of the Order of the British Empire", a grade in the Order of the British Empire.Other uses include:* Chemical and Biochemical Engineering...
(born 19 March 1953) is the current Commissioner
Commissioner of Transport for London
The Commissioner of Transport for London has management responsibility for Transport for London and hence for the transport system throughout the City of London and Greater London in the United Kingdom. TfL is controlled by a board whose members are appointed by the Mayor of London, who also...
of Transport for London
Transport for London
Transport for London is the local government body responsible for most aspects of the transport system in Greater London in England. Its role is to implement the transport strategy and to manage transport services across London...
.
Early career
He started his career in the public transportPublic transport
Public transport is a shared passenger transportation service which is available for use by the general public, as distinct from modes such as taxicab, car pooling or hired buses which are not shared by strangers without private arrangement.Public transport modes include buses, trolleybuses, trams...
industry in 1975 as a London Transport
London Regional Transport
London Regional Transport was the organisation responsible for the public transport network in Greater London, UK from 1984-2000. In common with all London transport authorities from 1933 to 2000, the public name and operational brand of the organisation was London Transport.The organisation was...
graduate trainee. He moved up the career ladder, and eventually took on the role of Managing Director of CentreWest London Buses Ltd, managing it under London Transport ownership.
He led the company through a management buyout
Management buyout
A management buyout is a form of acquisition where a company's existing managers acquire a large part or all of the company.- Overview :Management buyouts are similar in all major legal aspects to any other acquisition of a company...
with staff involvement, and subsequent expansion. After the takeover of CentreWest by FirstGroup plc
FirstGroup plc
FirstGroup plc is a public transport company, registered in Scotland at its headquarters in Aberdeen, operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, Sweden, Canada and the United States...
, Hendy became Deputy Director UK Bus for FirstGroup, responsible for bus operations in London and southern England, bus development, light rail and operations in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
.
Transport for London career
In 2001, he was appointed to the position of Managing Director of Surface Transport for Transport for LondonTransport for London
Transport for London is the local government body responsible for most aspects of the transport system in Greater London in England. Its role is to implement the transport strategy and to manage transport services across London...
, under Ken Livingstone
Ken Livingstone
Kenneth Robert "Ken" Livingstone is an English politician who is currently a member of the centrist to centre-left Labour Party...
's mayoralty of London
Mayor of London
The Mayor of London is an elected politician who, along with the London Assembly of 25 members, is accountable for the strategic government of Greater London. Conservative Boris Johnson has held the position since 4 May 2008...
.
Hendy's annual salary from Transport for London is £348,444.
On 17 January 2006, he was appointed Commissioner of Transport for London
Commissioner of Transport for London
The Commissioner of Transport for London has management responsibility for Transport for London and hence for the transport system throughout the City of London and Greater London in the United Kingdom. TfL is controlled by a board whose members are appointed by the Mayor of London, who also...
, taking up the position on 1 February 2006.
During the London mayoral election, 2008
London mayoral election, 2008
The London mayoral election, 2008 for the office of Mayor of London was held on 1 May 2008 and was won by Conservative Party candidate Boris Johnson....
, Hendy came under fire in the media, specifically The Evening Standard, over leaked emails. The emails detailed attempts by TfL to reject claims by the Conservative candidate, Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson is a British journalist and Conservative Party politician, who has been the elected Mayor of London since 2008...
, about the safety of 'bendy buses'. Hendy is contractually obliged to remain politically neutral, but it is unclear to what extent this was a justified defence of his own organisation's policies.
Honours
In the 2006 New Year's Honours List, Hendy was awarded the CBEBritish honours system
The British honours system is a means of rewarding individuals' personal bravery, achievement, or service to the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories...
, along with the Managing Director of the Underground, US national Tim O'Toole, for his work in keeping public transport in London running during the 7 July 2005 London bombings
7 July 2005 London bombings
The 7 July 2005 London bombings were a series of co-ordinated suicide attacks in the United Kingdom, targeting civilians using London's public transport system during the morning rush hour....
. O'Toole's award was honorary as he is not a British subject.
Personal life
Peter Hendy is married to Sue Pendle (a human resourcesHuman resources
Human resources is a term used to describe the individuals who make up the workforce of an organization, although it is also applied in labor economics to, for example, business sectors or even whole nations...
consultant). They have two children, David and Anna.