27. Richard Brown

Chief Executive Officer, Eurostar

Richard Brown

Richard Brown

Why is he on the list?

Eurostar operates high speed services between London and the continent. Brown, a railwayman for 30 years, has headed the company since 2002.

What kind of year has he had?

Eurostar has had to contend with the impact of global recession and aftermath of the September 2008 fire in the Channel Tunnel. Both have hit passenger volumes. However, Eurostar celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2009 with Brown claiming that its services have transformed UK relations with...