CPCS adds senior hire to commercial rail and transit practice
CPCS, an advisor to infrastructure leaders in the transportation sector, recruited ex-Steer leader and UK-based Michael Colella as Commercial Rail and Transit Lead to assist and advise new and existing clients across Canada, the US and the UK.
- Connect with Michael Colella on LinkedIn
- Project leadership: Michael has supported the development of numerous rail and transit projects, including Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s commuter rail in Boston, Canada’s intercity rail upgrade programme (HFR, and now the rail project Alto, a high-speed rail network between Toronto and Québec City), and California’s Sepulveda Transit in Los Angeles.
- Senior roles: Michael held senior positions at Transport for London (TfL) as a sponsor for Crossrail, Overground, Britain’s high-speed railway HS2, and was responsible for the development and approval of TfL’s Business Plan and priorities.
- 30+ years: Experience and expertise across the transport sector, including commercial, economic, planning, strategy, and major projects.
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Adrian Lightstone, CPCS Senior Vice President – Canada, US, UK
“Michael Colella brings decades of leadership in transport planning and infrastructure development. His insight will be invaluable in shaping impactful, sustainable mobility solutions ranging from master plans to transactions and optimization of existing infrastructure assets.”
Michael Colella, CPCS Commercial Rail & Transit Lead – Canada, US, UK
“CPCS is a leading infrastructure advisor in transit, freight, and transportation strategy, and the high impact work this firm is doing resonates with me. I’ve worked across several infrastructure agencies and advisory firms and recognize that CPCS is highly regarded among stakeholders in the industry.”
About CPCS
CPCS is a global management consulting firm advising infrastructure leaders with a distinguished record of innovation, client service, and clear communication. About our services.
In Canada, the US, and the UK, CPCS advisors focus on rail and transit, freight and goods movement, ports and marine, and decarbonization matters. Our advisors provide end-to-end management consulting services including analytical, technical, commercial, regulatory, transaction, as well as economics, policy, finance, and governance.
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