Stagecoach announced that it has appointed a new Managing Director of its North East bus operations. Current Stagecoach North Scotland Managing Director Steve Walker will take on the role of Managing Director, Stagecoach North East from 12 September 2016. In the interim period, the business will continue to be managed by Clare Kavanagh, Strategy Director, Stagecoach UK Bus. Stagecoach announced last month that former Stagecoach North East Managing Director Phil Medlicott had decided to leave the company. Steve Walker worked in the bus industry in Manchester before joining Stagecoach East Scotland in 2001. He took on the role of Managing Director, Stagecoach Highlands in June 2010 and was appointed Managing Director of Stagecoach North Scotland in May 2013.