Peter Hendy (born 19 March 1953) started his career in the public transport industry in 1975 as an LT graduate trainee. He moved up the career ladder, and eventually took on the role of Managing Director of CentreWest London Buses Ltd, managing it under London Transport ownership. March 19 is the 78th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (79th in leap years). ... 1953 (MCMLIII) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... Skytrain Bangkok. ... London Transport could mean: London Passenger Transport Board (1933-1948) London Transport Executive (1948-1963) London Transport Board (1963-1970) London Transport (1970-1984) - an agency within the Greater London Council London Regional Transport (1984-2000) Transport for London Transport in London History of transport in London (1933-2003) Category... Managing director is the term used for the chief executive of many limited companies in the United Kingdom, Commonwealth and some other English speaking countries. ... London Transport could mean: London Passenger Transport Board (1933-1948) London Transport Executive (1948-1963) London Transport Board (1963-1970) London Transport (1970-1984) - an agency within the Greater London Council London Regional Transport (1984-2000) Transport for London Transport in London History of transport in London (1933-2003) Category...

He led the company through a management buyout with staff involvement, and subsequent expansion. After the takeover of CentreWest by FirstGroup plc, Hendy became Deputy Director UK Bus for FirstGroup, responsible for bus operations in London and southern England, bus development, light rail and operations in Hong Kong. A management buyout (MBO) is a form of acquisition where a companys existing managers acquire a large part or all of the company. ... FirstGroup plc (LSE: FGP) is a British transport company operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and North America, with headquarters in Aberdeen, Scotland. ...

In 2001, he was appointed to the position of Managing Director of Surface Transport for Transport for London, under Ken Livingstone's mayoralty of London. Transport For London (TfL) is a local government body responsible for most aspects of the transport system throughout Greater London in England. ... Kenneth Robert Livingstone (born June 17, 1945) is an English politician who became Mayor of London on the creation of the post in 2000. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ...

On 17 January 2006 he was appointed Commissioner of Transport for London, taking up the position on 1 February 2006. January 17 is the 17th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Transport for London (TfL) is responsible for the transport system of London, the capital city of the United Kingdom. ... February 1 is the 32nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

Peter Hendy is married to his long-term partner Sue Pendle (a human resources consultant), and has two children, David and Anna Hendy. Human resources has at least two meanings depending on context. ...

Recent Events

In the 2006 New Year's Honours List, Hendy was awarded the CBE, along with the Managing Director of the Underground, US national Tim O'Toole, for his work keeping public transport in London running during the 7 July 2005 London bombings. O'Toole's award was honorary as he is not a British subject. The British honours system is a means of rewarding individuals personal bravery, achievement or service to the United Kingdom. ... The 7 July 2005 London bombings were a series of coordinated terrorist bomb blasts that hit Londons public transport system during the morning rush hour. ...

References

• [1] Biography on TfL site
• [2] Award of the CBE (Downing Street)
• [3] Appointment as Commissioner of Transport
• [4] Interview with 'The Guardian' on his first day as Commissioner of Transport
• [5] The Peter Hendy Appreciation SocietyMyspace Profile
• [6] Peter Hendy's OfficialMyspace Profile