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RSSB appoints Sheena Smith as Non-Executive Director

Featured story02 February 2026

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has appointed Sheena Smith to the RSSB Board as an Industry Non-executive Director (Suppliers).

Sheena Smith’s

Sheena Smith is a founding Director and Technical Director for Assurance of Anturas Consulting, who specialise in programme management and initiation and technical assurance services for complex infrastructure projects, particularly in the rail sector. 

Sheena has more than 25 years of experience supporting large infrastructure projects and is a Chartered Engineer and Chartered Quality Professional. She is a specialist in rail system safety and contributes to the company’s strategic direction in the UK and globally.

On her appointment, Sheena said:

“It’s a privilege to join RSSB as a non executive director. My career has centred on rail system safety, engineering assurance and collaborative delivery, and I’m keen to contribute that experience to the Board’s evidence based decision making.
I’m looking forward to strengthening the partnership between RSSB and the supply chain so we can help the railway innovate safely and deliver real value on the ground.”

RSSB’s Chair, Chris Burchell said:

“I’m delighted to welcome Sheena to the Board. Her track record spans engineering, quality and assurance across UK and international rail and will add real strength to our governance.
Sheena also brings an important supplier voice that will help RSSB continue to support a safer, more efficient and more sustainable railway."

Editors’ Notes

  1. Learn more about Anturas Consulting.
  2. The Board is responsible for the effective oversight of RSSB as a company. It also agrees the strategic direction and governance structure that will help achieve RSSB’s long-term success and deliver value to organisations who have a stake in what we do. The Board takes the lead in areas such as strategy, financial policy and making sure we maintain a sound system of internal control.
  3. RSSB’s Board comprises representation from each of the RSSB member categories as industry non-executive directors, in addition to RSSB’s executive directors, and non-industry non-executive directors.
  4. Sheena’s appointment is effective from 14 January 2026.
  5. Find out more information on the RSSB website.