Executive Team
The Heritage Railway Association has a small team of full-time staff and volunteers ensuring that the organisation does everything it can to serve members. They all come with huge experience and are dedicated to the cause of heritage rail. Whether it's high-quality events, maintaining a strong relationship with regulatory bodies, or dealing with government consultations - this is the team that makes it happen.
Chief Executive - Steve Oates
Steve actively promotes and protects the interests of heritage railways to government, the rail regulator, the media and other bodies.
Policy and Communications Manager - Mark Pearce
Mark is an experienced communications and public affairs professional, with simultaneous extensive knowledge of the heritage railway sector.
Membership and Business Development Manager - Jo Silsbury
Jo brings a wealth of experience in corporate fundraising, business development, and partnership building to the Heritage Railway Association.
Documents and Technical Writer - Zoe Titchener
With extensive experience in the not-for-profit sector, Zoe is working with the HRA's committees to produce a range of documents and guidance notes.
Sponsorship and Marketing Executive - Linda Roberts
Linda has worked across many varied technical industries in global sales and marketing, from medical laser technologies to the world of oil and gas before taking an interest in heritage railways.
