Campaign for Better Transport has announced it has appointed Ben
Plowden as its new Chief Executive Officer to take over from Paul
Tuohy, who is stepping down in the spring.
Ben brings with him a wealth of experience having worked in the
transport and charity sector for over 30 years. Ben was the first
Director of active travel charity Living Streets and worked at a
senior level at Transport for London for almost 20 years. He is
currently with PA Consulting and is Chair of the Transport
Planning Society, a visiting professor at University College
London and a 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."
