Campaign for Better Transport appoints new CEO

Campaign for Better Transport has announced the appointment of Ben Plowden as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Plowden will succeed Paul Tuohy, who is stepping down from the role in the spring.

Mr. Plowden brings a wealth of experience in the transport and charity sectors to the position. He served as the inaugural Director of Living Streets, a leading active travel charity, and held senior leadership roles at Transport for London for nearly two decades. Currently, he serves as a consultant at PA Consulting and holds esteemed positions as Chair of the Transport Planning Society, Visiting Professor at University College London, and Senior Associate at the London School of Economics.

Shamit Gaiger, Chair of Trustees of Campaign for Better Transport, said: “I am thrilled to welcome Ben as the new CEO. His proven leadership in transport, strategic vision, and commitment to effect a change to better our society make Ben the ideal person to lead our organisation into its next chapter. On behalf of the board, I want to express our confidence in Ben and excitement for the journey ahead.”

Ben Plowden said: “Better transport – transport that is safe, accessible, integrated and affordable – is essential to improving people’s quality of life and meeting the key challenges we face, including tackling social exclusion, improving productivity and decarbonising the economy. Campaign for Better Transport plays a critical role in improving transport for everyone and I’m delighted to be taking up the role of its Chief Executive.”

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