Andy Byford Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, Salary, Net Worth, New York City Transit and Resign

Andy Byford Bio, Wiki

Andy Byford is a British civic employee who was employed by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) as the president of the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA) from January 2018 until January 2020.

He was previously the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) from 2011 to 2017. During his tenure at the TTC, Byford was credited for bringing several changes to the system, including service improvements and system modernization. Byford was formerly the chief operating officer for RailCorp in New South Wales, Australia, and worked in a number of managerial positions with Transport for London.

Andy Byford Education

Byford graduated with double honors in French and German at the University of Leicester. He additionally holds a certificate and diploma in transport from the University of London and a diplôme supérieur d’études françaises from the Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour.

Andy Byford New York City Transit Authority

On November 21, 2017, Andy announced he would leave the Toronto Transit Commission in mid-December 2017 to become president of the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA), where he would lead the modernization of the New York City Subway.

Byford’s appointment came in the midst of the 2017 New York City transit crisis, a few days after The New York Times published an in-depth investigative report chronicling decades of mismanagement and under-investment by the MTA. He is the second person to have headed both the TTC and the NYCTA, after David L. Gunn. He is also the first non-American director of the New York City Transit Authority.

Andy Byford Age

Byford was born in 1965 on the Isle of Sheppey, United Kingdom. He is 59 years old.

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Andy Byford Photo

Andy Byford Height

Byford stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches.

Andy Byford Family

Byford has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Byford has any siblings.

Andy Byford Wife

Byford is married to his Canadian-born wife Alison Byford since 1994. He has however not provided much information about his wife.

Andy Byford Salary

Byford earned a salary of $325,600. In 2018, he earned $313,468 which is less than his listed pay rate of $325,600.

Andy Byford Net Worth

Byford has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million.

The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Byford.

Who is Byford?He is a British civic employee who was employed by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
AgeHe is 59 years old.
Height5 feet 10 inches
SpouseAlison Byford
Salary$325,600
Net Worth$1 Million – $5 Million