Arriva Group has announced the appointment of Martijn Gilbert as its new Managing Director for the Arriva UK Bus unit.
Gilbert will report directly to Executive Chair, David Martin, with his new appointment effective from 18 August 2025.
David Martin, Arriva Group Executive Chair, said:Martijn brings a wealth of industry experience with him to Arriva and we’re delighted that he’s joining the company at this important stage in our growth journey. With his exceptionally strong commercial and strategic experience, he will help our business transition to electric vehicles, while delivering customer service excellence, growth, and innovation, working alongside passenger transport authorities in London and throughout the UK.
Previously holding Managing Director roles at the Go-Ahead Group’s regional operating companies Go North East and East Yorkshire; Gilbert most recently held the position of Managing Director at FirstGroup, a position he was awarded in 2022.
Martijn Gilbert said:I’m delighted to be joining Arriva at such an exciting stage and with the changing dynamics of the UK bus sector.
I want to build on already strong partnerships with passenger transport authorities and focus on delivering great services for passengers through innovative solutions that harness best practice from across Arriva’s pan European operations.
