John Chappell is an accomplished leader in the transport and infrastructure consulting field, currently serving as Director at CPC Project Services LLP since January 2018, focusing on project and programme management services for Network Rail and other rail sector stakeholders. Previous roles include Board Director and Chair of the SME Group at the Railway Industry Association, where advocacy for the interests of SMEs was a priority, as well as Director positions at Atkins and Network Rail, overseeing asset management and strategic initiatives across the UK and European rail sectors. John Chappell has a solid foundation in business, exemplified by founding and managing multiple entrepreneurial ventures, and possesses advanced academic credentials in Strategic Leadership and an MBA in Strategic Management from prestigious institutions.