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Mark Wild

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 16 April 2026UIN 123709

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, on what date (a) Mark Wild’s contract as Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd was signed, (b) his appointment was publicly announced and (c) he took up his role.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Mark Wild’s contract with HS2 Ltd was signed on 10 May 2024, his appointment was announced on 24 May 2024, and he started the role on 2 December 2024.

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