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Okosi becomes Director of Corporate Resources

26th August 2011

Okosi becomes Director of Corporate Resources

BTPA is delighted to announce the appointment of Francesca Okosi as British Transport Police’s first Director of Corporate Resources.
In her new role she will assume accountability for all operational matters relating to the Support Services portfolio, including Finance, Corporate Services, Human Resources and ICT.
Francesca joined BTP from East Thames Group, a social housing, care and regeneration agency in East London and Essex, where she was Director of Support Operations, responsible for the corporate services portfolio and the corporate leadership of the group. At East Thames Group, she led…

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BTPA member passes away

14th June 2011

BTPA member passes away

It is with great regret that BTPA announces the death of James King, aged 60, member for passenger interests and Scotland.
James passed away on Sunday 12 June. He had been a member of the Police Authority since its inception in 2004, including five years chairing the stakeholder relations committee.
Under his watch, BTP became more accountable and transparent to its colleagues in the rail industry, and James particularly invested himself in BTP’s work to more effectively engage with the diverse community it serves. He also helped pioneer BTP’s project…

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