Attention: You are using an outdated browser, device or you do not have the latest version of JavaScript downloaded and so this website may not work as expected. Please download the latest software or switch device to avoid further issues.

Our leadership team

Women in Transport was founded as a volunteer-led organisation in 2005. Volunteers remain at the heart of delivering the mission of Women in Transport. Our volunteer board is formed of members of Women in Transport who contribute their time and skills.

On this page:
President Welcome and Pillars
Our Board of Directors
Key Contacts

Our purpose

Vision (where we aspire to be):
At its core, our vision is to integrate women into the fabric of transport so that their views are holistically represented without a future need for an organisation like Women in Transport.

Mission (what we’re here to do):
We improve outcomes for women working in transport by supporting professional development, creating a platform for knowledge-sharing and networking, and collaborating with and influencing the industry.

1. Inspiring the Next Generation

We will look to build the pipeline for women to join the industry, by encouraging the next generation and taking the necessary steps to improve the sector for women.

It’s clear from our members we need to start engaging with young people at the time they are making career decisions. This means working with educational institutions, from schools to universities, to engage with young women so they consider transport a viable and fulfilling career path.

I am passionate about working with young people to change perceptions of the industry, and believe by profiling women as role models and the range of exciting careers on offer, we can encourage more young women to join the sector.

2. Influencing Industry to Decarbonise

I want Women in Transport to be seen as an active and relevant voice, so we must focus on the biggest issue that is challenging our industry: the climate crisis.

We will work with the APPG for Women in Transport to influence policy and ensure sufficient progress is being made by government and industry on our net zero ambitions.

We will also look to challenge barriers that prevent women from pursuing forms of active travel and work with the industry to highlight and promote best practice for transitioning to net zero.

3. Supporting Women's Safety

Our members tell us they want to feel safe, both as transport workers and as users of the network.

We will work with industry, parliamentarians and government to ensure women’s safety as public transport customers and workers is a top priority. We will seek the creation and enforcement of policies that ensure women are protected and feel safe.

4. Challenging Cultural and Gender Barriers

Women in Transport will lead the transport industry in being more inclusive for everyone.

We know our members from ethnic minority communities face cultural barriers to leadership. Based on this feedback, we are developing a unique leadership programme that is designed and led by our members from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds. The programme will work alongside our LEAD programme and together they will help diversify the industry and close the skills gap.