Increasing the transparency of our operations
As part of our efforts to increase the transparency of our operations, we've held the first meeting of ours Transparency Challenge Panel. The panel, which will meet twice a year, includes members of the rail industry, other business leaders, experts in transparency and a journalist.
Terms of reference
The group's proposed terms of reference are:
•To challenge Network Rail's transparency proposals and plans and its progress in delivering them
•To improve links between Network Rail's transparency programme and related initiatives elsewhere
•To identify and share best practice in transparency and other areas to help the company improve its programme and take advantage of new opportunities
•To help the company identify and track key transparency benefits and success factors
“Being truly transparent isn't just about publishing information. We need to listen to other people's views about the company and look at how we can help people better understand our business, what we do and why. The new panel comprises an enormous amount of expertise and I am convinced their input will help us improve our work in this important area.”
Mark Farrow, head of transparency, Network Rail
Panel members
•David Higgins, chief executive, Network Rail
•David Sidebottom, Passenger Team Director, Passenger Focus
•Emma Thwaites, Communications Associate, Open Data Institute
•Heidi Mottram, CEO, Northumbrian Water and former MD Northern Rail
•Krisztina Katona, Open Data Implementation Manager, Cabinet Office
•Mark Farrow, head of transparency, Network Rail
•Nick Illsley, CEO of Transport Direct on behalf of the Department for Transport
•Oliver Morgans, Transparency Lead, Financial Conduct Authority
•Peter van Veen, Director of Business Integrity, Transparency International Ltd
•Richard Thomas CBE LLD, Former Information Commissioner
•Rory Sutherland, Executive Creative Director and Vice Chairman, Ogilvy One London
•Sim Harris, Managing Editor, Railnews
•Suzanne Wise, group general counsel, Network Rail
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