18. David Brown

Managing Director - Surface Transport, Transport for London

David Brown

David Brown

Why is he on the list?

Brown is responsible for London’s 8,000-vehicle bus network, street management, the congestion charge, taxis, river services, dial-a-ride and Victoria Coach Station.

What kind of year has he had?

Brown has been busy implementing the policies of London mayor Boris Johnson. Bendy buses are being withdrawn and a competition is being held for the contract to build Johnson’s ‘Son of Routemaster’.

What’s coming up in 2010?

Replacing the bendy...