Joe first joined First Travel Solutions as Bus System Manager for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, where he played a key role in one of the UK’s largest and most complex transport operations. Following the tournament, he became a permanent member of the team, initially overseeing the Great Western Railway rail replacement contract as Operations Manager.
After 18 months of delivering high-performing transport services in the rail sector, Joe was appointed to lead the newly formed Events division, driving its growth to become one of the UK’s most trusted providers of event transport logistics. Today, he oversees planning and delivery for some of the UK's biggest events, ensuring athletes, spectators, VIPs, and guests arrive safely and efficiently at their destinations.
Joe’s expertise spans a wide range of high-profile operations, including:
- London Olympics (2012)
- Sochi Winter Olympics (2014)
- Commonwealth Games, Glasgow (2014)
- Rugby World Cup (2015)
- European Championships, Glasgow (2018)
- Silverstone Formula 1 (2024 & 2025)
- Leeds Festival, Boardmasters, Slam Dunk and more (regular repeat events)
In 2019, Joe was seconded to Japan as part of a multi-agency consultancy ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Working alongside Japanese transport providers, Joe supported end-to-end planning, covering everything from strategic scoping to on-the-ground operational advice.
Beyond operational delivery, Joe champions FTS’s commitment to duty of care. He plays an active role in upholding the company’s rigorous safety, quality, and environmental standards, which are underpinned by its triple ISO accreditation, a benchmark few transport providers meet. Joe ensures that every event service delivered by his team goes beyond the legal minimums, helping clients meet not only their logistical needs but also their ethical and reputational responsibilities.
At a time when businesses are rightly focused on social value and corporate responsibility, Joe brings assurance and leadership. His experience, paired with FTS’s 24/7 Control Centre and supplier vetting processes, ensures services are not just reliable, but safe, compliant and reputationally secure.
Joe’s continued involvement in flagship events demonstrates the trust placed in FTS when the stakes are high. Together with his colleagues, he consistently delivers better transport experiences for clients, their customers, and communities.