Chris Fowler is a transport industry leader and urbanist, passionate about improving cities and public transport for all.

My Background

Voluntary Roles

Having started my career as an operational manager at London Underground, I saw the impact that good quality public transport can have on people and communities, and learned how the railway works and where it needs to improve.

I have used that background and knowledge to lead large organisations and major change, delivering big increases in customer satisfaction and transport accessibility.

Various Operational Leadership Roles, London Underground

2008-2017

Customer Services Director, Southern and Gatwick Express

2019 – 2023

Charities are essential to community in the UK, staffed by volunteers working to improve their local area and share their passions with others. I’m honoured to lead the City Heritage Society, to sit on the Council of the Farringdon Ward Club, and to play a role in the governance of the Kent and East Sussex Railway as a co-opted member of their Project Assessment Committee.

Joint Network Operations Director, GTR and Network Rail Sussex

2023 – 2025

Managing Director, GTS Rail Operations Ltd.

2025 – Present

Head of On Board, Southern

2017 – 2019