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DfT fills top Strategy and Roads leadership roles

DfT fills top Strategy and Roads leadership roles

Two high level Director General appointments have been made at the DfT for leadership of Strategy and the Roads programmes. Ross Gribbin joins from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) in the newly created position of Director General for Transport Strategy, and Antonia Williams from the Treasury as... continue

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17 Dec 2025Local Transport Today People
DfT makes Thornley new Chief Scientific Adviser

DfT makes Thornley new Chief Scientific Adviser

Professor Patricia Thornley has been appointed as new DfT Chief  Scientific Adviser, succeeding Professor Sarah Sharples, and will join DfT early next year. She already plays an... continue

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17 Dec 2025Local Transport Today People
Larkinson announces departure from ORR

Larkinson announces departure from ORR

John Larkinson has announced he will leave his role as Chief Executive of the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) at the end of April 2026, bringing to a... continue

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17 Dec 2025Local Transport Today People

Claytonsmith steps down as CEO of LCRIG

The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) has announced that Paula Claytonsmith has stepped down as Chief Executive  with “immediate effect”. A statement from LCRIG shared on social media said: “We are extremely grateful for Paula's commitment, dedication, and the many... continue

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17 Dec 2025Local Transport Today People
Transport and road safety stalwart Theobald retires

Transport and road safety stalwart Theobald retires

Margaret Theobald has retired after a 40 year career in transport planning and road safety engineering.  Theobald spent the past six years as Director - Transport at Stantec. Other roles included... continue

17 Dec 2025Local Transport Today People
Maschka is new CEO at Wrightbus

Maschka is new CEO at Wrightbus

Wrightbus has appointed Axel J Maschka as its new Chief Executive. He has held senior positions around the world with... continue

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17 Dec 2025Local Transport Today People

Active travel role for France at Derby Council

Katie France has started a new position as Active Travel Coordinator at Derby City Council. She previously spent two years as Health & Environment Senior Officer (Midlands) at Health England, before which she was at Living Streets for 10 years as Project Coordinator (Leicester).... continue

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17 Dec 2025Local Transport Today People

Moody is EMCCA's new Director of Transport

Tom Moody has been appointed Director of Transport at East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA). He joins from Cheshire East Council, where he has worked since June 2022 as Director of Highways and Infrastructure. Prior to that he spent 10 years at Transport for London as Head of Policy and... continue

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