Meet the Management Team

Chief Executive,George Lowder MBE

George joined Transport for Edinburgh as The Chief Executive in January 2016, with 14 years’ experience as Director and Deputy Director. He studied Scots Law at Aberdeen University, graduating in 1986, gained a Masters’ Degree from Cranfield University in 1995 and studied Personnel Management at Strathclyde University in 2002.

George is the Chair of two Scottish Charities and is a Trustee of a third. He is a Vice President and a Member of the Governing Council and Operating Board of The Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce and is Chair of UKTrams Ltd.

Chair,Scott Arthur

Scott Arthur was elected to the Colinton/Fairmilehead ward at the local elections in May 2022. He was subsequently elected Convener of the Transport and Environment Committee on 30 June 2022 and Chair of Transport for Edinburgh on 30 June 2022.

Non-Executive Director,Lesley Macinnes

Lesley Macinnes was elected to the Liberton/Gilmerton ward at the local elections in May 2022. She was subsequently elected as a member of the Transport and Environment Committee on 30 June 2022 and a member of Transport for Edinburgh on 30 June 2022.

Non-Executive Director,Jule Bandel

Jule Bandel is the Green Councillor for Inverleith ward and is a member of the Council’s Transport and Environment Committee.

Prior to her election to the Council in 2022, Jule worked in the third sector while finishing an MSc in Public Policy at the University of Edinburgh. 

Non-Executive Director,Alan Beal

Alan is a Liberal Democrat Councillor for Corstorphine/Murrayfield.

He works as an energy/housing consultant, having qualified as an environmental manager in the 90s.  He is on several UK wide steering groups for energy efficiency.  He was a member of the Campaign for Better Transport and is a keen cyclist when he has the time.

Non-Executive Director,Jim McFarlane

Jim McFarlane is Chair of Lothian Buses. During his tenure the company has expanded operations, increased passenger numbers and maintained profitability. Previously he had a successful 35 year career with Scottish Enterprise (SE) including spells as MD Operations and CEO Edinburgh and Lothians. Amongst his SE achievements were leadership roles in major projects such as Edinburgh BioQuarter and the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

Non-Executive Director,Dr George Hazel

Dr Hazel has extensive experience in all aspects of transport and communications, both urban and rural. He has specific expertise from around the world in strategic planning and policy development, the integration of transport with other related areas, the future trends for mobility, smart mobility and innovative funding of transport infrastructure. He is known internationally for his expertise in how cities work, in Land Value Capture as a way to fund transport infrastructure, Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) and Mobility as a Service (MaaS).

Non-Executive Director,Andrew Neal

Andrew is a Marketing professional having been a Marketing Director with United Distillers, now Diageo and Scottish and Newcastle, now Heineken.  He has leadership experience as Head of Community fundraising at Macmillan Cancer support as well as Chief Executive of both Clear Channel Scotland, the media company, and latterly Essential Edinburgh, the business improvement district.  His role in the city centre of Edinburgh gave a valuable insight into the drivers of growth for businesses, residents and visitors.  Transport being a crucial one.