Stagecoach West appoints new managing director Martin Gibbon

Martin Gibbon takes on the role covering operations across Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Herefordshire, Swindon, and Wiltshire.

He returns to the region after previously serving as operations director from 2019 to 2023.

Most recently, Mr Gibbon was managing director of Stagecoach South Wales and also served as chair of CPT (The Confederation of Public Transport) Wales.

Mr Gibbon said: “My focus will be on continuing to grow bus use by delivering reliable, high-quality services that people want to choose.

“I’ve seen first-hand how good public transport can transform opportunities for people, and that’s what motivates me to keep improving it.

“I’ve always been motivated by roles that make a real difference to people’s daily lives.

“Public transport is one of the few industries where you can see that impact immediately — connecting communities, supporting local economies and helping people access work, education and essential services.

“It also plays a vital role in improving social inclusion and delivering meaningful environmental benefits.

“You can expect openness, partnership and a genuine commitment to making your local bus services the best they can be.”

Mr Gibbon began his career with Stagecoach in 2011 and has since held a variety of operational and leadership roles across the South of England, including the West, Oxfordshire, and Wales.

Sam Greer, chief operating officer at Stagecoach Group Limited, said: “Martin brings real passion for our industry, strong leadership, and deep operational expertise.

“Importantly, he brings a transparency and genuine care for our local communities that really reflects what we mean when we say ‘We’ve got you’.

“I’m proud of this appointment and confident he will continue to strengthen the trust our customers place in us and deliver for the communities we serve across the region.”

Stagecoach, founded in 1980, is the UK’s largest bus and coach operator, with a fleet of 8,300 vehicles connecting over 100 major towns and cities across England, Scotland, and Wales.

The company employs 25,000 people and is deeply rooted in the communities it serves, aiming to make everyday journeys simpler, greener, and more reliable.

Stagecoach works with partners to promote greener, smarter, and more inclusive transport.

This helps reduce congestion, lower emissions, and support local economies.

The company continues to invest in sustainability, with more than 15 per cent of its fleet now electric.

As part of its sustainability strategy, Stagecoach has committed to donating up to 0.5 per cent of its annual profit before tax to charitable causes across the UK.