Piero McCarthy is the Business Development Director for Rail at Go-Ahead in Australia and New Zealand. Over his career, he has gained broad experience within the transport industry, leading large teams and working across varied operational roles. He has shaped and delivered major operational and people change programs, and fostered a culture of high performance and engagement.
Piero is passionate about the value that good public transport brings to communities, and about harnessing private sector expertise to deliver great solutions.
His career includes time on the Transport for London Graduate Programme and around 14 years with Govia Thameslink Railway, where he was a senior leader in On Board and Operations teams. He joined Go-Ahead Group’s business development team in 2024.





