Giles Pettit
About Giles Pettit
Giles Pettit is the Rolling Stock Lead at Arup, with extensive experience in the railway industry and a background in both commercial and technical roles.
Current Role at Arup
Giles Pettit serves as the Rolling Stock Lead at Arup, a role he has held since 2019. Based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, he focuses on spearheading projects related to rolling stock and developing strategic initiatives to enhance the company's presence in the rolling stock market.
Previous Experience in Rolling Stock Asset Management
Between 2017 and 2019, Giles Pettit worked as Head of Rolling Stock Asset Management in Derby, United Kingdom. He was responsible for overseeing the management of rolling stock assets, ensuring their performance and reliability aligned with industry standards.
Technical Director Role in High Speed Rail
In 2017, Giles Pettit took on the role of Technical Director - High Speed Rail for a period of 8 months in Derby, United Kingdom. His responsibilities included guiding technical strategies and implementation for high-speed rail projects.
Educational Background in Engineering
Giles Pettit holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Railway Systems Engineering and Integration from the University of Birmingham (2014-2016). He also has a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London (1990-1993). His academic credentials provide a strong foundation for his technical and managerial roles in the railway industry.