Monday 19th April 2021

Transport for the North have today confirmed that current CIHT President, Martin Tugwell will become the next Chief Executive of Transport for the North (TfN).

Following agreement from the TfN Board, Martin is set to lead the region’s statutory transport body, which speaks with one voice on behalf of the North’s civic and business leaders on transport investment. He will succeed Barry White, who is due to step down this month.

Sue Percy CBE, Chief Executive, CIHT said:

“Martin will bring a wealth of transport and infrastructure experience to this important role and we would like to congratulate him on his new position. CIHT has a close working relationship with Transport for the North and we look forward to being able to continue to support its activity under Martin’s leadership.”

Martin has over 20 years’ experience in transport and investment senior leadership roles in the public sector and will join TfN from England’s Economic Heartland, the Sub-national Transport Body for the region including Oxfordshire and Cambridgeshire. He is also a Fellow and the current President of the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT).

Martin Tugwell said: “It’s an honour to take up leadership of Transport for the North at this critical moment for the levelling-up agenda. I have always been a passionate advocate for the ability of better transport connections to change lives and create more opportunities. That belief is the central mission of Transport for the North, one that is more important today than ever.

“I can’t wait to work with the North’s ambitious leaders to drive real change in the region, making transport more accessible, inclusive and sustainable for future generations.”

Martin will officially take up the role this summer.

Martin Tugwell, CIHT President