A NEW managing director has been appointed at the region's rail operator.

Jamie Burles has been selected to head up Greater Anglia.

The current MD Ruud Haket will step down at the end of January, with the new chief taking up the post on April 1.

Existing financial director Adam Golton will act as interim chief from January to March.

Dominic Booth, managing director of parent company Abellio UK, said he was delighted with the appointment.