OUR SPECIALISED PRACTICES

We combine unmatched O&M expertise with world class project management skills

Organised in specialised practices, we offer in-depth O&M technical knowledge, IT and Cyber Security expertise, training capabilities and sound commercial acumen.

Senior team members

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Paul Anderson

Partner – O&M

As Horizons Partners co-founder, Paul is responsible for the technical and managerial expertise. He has played a leading role in the launching of more than 15 different railway projects across the Middle East and Asia/Pacific ranging from driverless metros to high-speed trains and heavy haul.

He has previously held several executive positions: advisor to the Board and CEO of Etihad Rail, Managing Director of Dubai Metro and of Makkah Metro, COO of Bangkok Transit System, General Manager of Kowloon Canton Railway Corp. and Head of Design Control & Communications at MTR Hong Kong…

Paul holds a MBA from La Trobe University (Australia) and professional certificates in Railway Signalling and Telecommunications.

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Alain Polonsky

Partner - Commercial

As Horizons Partners co-founder, Alain is responsible for all business-related activities. He has managed more than 50 O&M tenders globally which generated more than $ 10 billion in revenues.

He worked previously with RATP Dev (Paris) where he served as Executive Vice-President of RATP Dev Paris for strategy and bidding and held other senior positions in leading operators in Germany and Central & Eastern Europe.

Alain holds a master of engineering from Ecole des Mines de Paris and is fluent in five languages.

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Ian Grannan

Partner – IT Solutions

Ian has over twenty years experience in designing Enterprise Architecture and innovative solutions and managing delivery across large transport organisations, including Etihad Rail, the Riyadh Metro and the Honolulu Rail Transit.
He worked previously as CIO of Etihad Rail and with Deloitte, Sapient, PwC Consulting and IBM Business Consulting Services in senior management consulting roles for 15+ years. Ian holds a BBA from Lancaster University (UK).
More recently he has developed extensive knowledge of operational technology cyber security for safe delivery and ongoing operations.
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Ken Prestwidge

Director – Operations & Safety

Ken has over 30 years’ experience working in leading railway organisations. He is an expert in operations and safety and has a deep understanding of the interface between maintenance and operations including safety assurance and asset management.
He led the development of the operational and rail safety documentation for several new railways across the Middle East, Australia and North America.

He worked previously in senior management positions in charge of safety and HSQE for Dubai Metro, Sydney Trains and Rail Corporation NSW.

Zeina Kassis

Technical Architect

Zeina is an experience Technical Arhitect specializing in Enterprise Architcure for transportation comaponies. She specializes in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective architectures, overseeing projects from concept to completion.
Zeina has successfully analyzed critical business needs, identified gaps and opportunities, and delivered innovative solutions that drive efficiency, increase revenue, and enhance competitiveness. Her experience across various IT roles allows her to effectively manage technical projects at every phase, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Evan Jones

Cybersecurity Architect

Cybersecurity Architect with 15+ years’ experience securing critical infrastructure, finance, and transportation across Europe & the UK. Expertise in Security by Design, Risk Audits, and OT Security Monitoring for major projects like Rail Baltica & Network Rail.

He has previously held multiple posistions including Signaling project engineer for TfL, Security Architect for Thales, Santander Bank, Travelex, Tesco.

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