THE managing director of Salisbury Reds said he is “delighted and humbled” to be recognised in the King’s New Year’s Honours List.

Andrew Wickham was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his many years of service to the bus industry.

MBE’s are awarded to individuals who have shown to make a significant and long-term impact on their community or in their line of work.

Mr Wickham has been the managing director at Salisbury Reds since 2011.

Speaking about his MBE, Mr Wickham said: “I am delighted and humbled to have been recognised with an MBE – and am proud that my long career and dedication to the bus industry has been recognised in such a prestigious way.”

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“Above all, my own success has been underpinned by the skill and perseverance of my colleagues – past and present.

“I would like to thank them for the support and dedication they have shown me over the course of my career.”

Before this, he graduated from Aston University in 1987 with a BSc (Hons) in Transport Operation and Planning and joined Brighton Borough Transport in 1986, whilst at university.

He later held various roles across the county, including at London General Transport Services, and Plymouth Citybus and he is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.

A spokesperson for Salisbury Reds said: “Andrew has confidently led us through various challenges, including Covid.

“He has maintained strong relationships with local authorities and stakeholders to share in his vision to increase the appeal and popularity of bus travel.”