REL strengthens team and invests in another operation

Sector Investor REL Capital has strengthened the management team by appointing Daniel Butterfield as MD to oversee its group of coaching businesse, and has acquired a majority stake in Felixstowe Travel of Suffolk.

Dan has held senior management roles at the Go-Ahead group for 16 years, including Head of Operations, and held turnaround roles in the UK and Singapore. He worked his way up from driving buses and coaches, so has experience in every aspect of the business and is very hands on, says REL.

Dan has strengthened compliance within the group after management team were replaced at Essex-based REL Davian after issues were highlighted after a recent Public Inquiry.

(photo courtesy Martin Bott)

Separately, REL has announced the purchase of majority shareholding in Felixstowe Travel, which will work closely with Davian and Tendring Travel to strengthen the East of England coach presence. The management team led by Alan Braybrooke will remain in place, working alongside other operator partners across the business and reporting into Dan Butterfield.

Daniel Butterfield, REL Managing Director, said: “I am very much looking forward to working with the management team, drivers and customers across the REL businesses.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for  REL to increase in capability of sustainable travel opportunities through its range of long standing and trusted coach brands within its portfolio. It’s exciting to be part of this substantial growth and our determination to be best in class and operator of choice.”