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Antony Kearns CDir FIoD

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Antony is a Chartered Director and Fellow of the Institute of Directors, currently serving as the Managing Director of K2C Rail in the UK and the CEO and President of Inrail Canada, both companies providing innovative and sustainable solutions for the rail sector. With over 30 years of leadership experience across the UK and international rail sectors, Antony is a seasoned entrepreneur and senior executive with a proven track record of driving business growth, fostering innovation, and championing sustainable development

After founding and successfully operating his rail consultancy for 12 years, Antony sold the business to an American multinational infrastructure consulting firm. He subsequently held senior executive roles with global infrastructure consultants and contractors, where he led transformative change and operations throughout the UK, Europe, and India. Antony has demonstrated his ability to align diverse teams with strategic objectives, optimise resources, and deliver operational excellence in complex, matrix-driven environments.

As a passionate advocate for governance and education, Antony has served as a Board Governor at Winstanley College, a multi-award-winning institution, for the past nine years. He has chaired key committees, including Finance and Resources, Remuneration, and Search and Governance, driving governance improvements and impactful strategic initiatives.

Antony actively supports SMEs by providing pro bono business advice and executive coaching to help them achieve sustainable growth. A long-standing IoD member for over 20 years, Antony champions responsible business practices and good governance.

Antony’s extensive governance, leadership, and strategic advisory expertise, combined with his entrepreneurial mindset and global experience, positions him as a dynamic contributor to the IoD Council, dedicated to advancing enterprise, integrity, and sustainable development.

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