Transport Lunch
Join us for our annual Transport Lunch as we delve into the dynamic landscape of the transport sector. At the lunch, we'll unravel the current state of play within the industry and explore innovative strategies to inspire businesses to champion sustainable and active travel options for their employees.
Discover the significance of the Liverpool-Manchester connection and how enhanced transport links between these two vibrant cities can drive regional growth, particularly with the involvement of the private sector. Experts will discuss ongoing projects, future plans, and the economic benefits of improved connectivity.
A year has passed since the introduction of bus franchising in Greater Manchester and the Bee Network is well and truly underway. Liverpool is starting that journey but runs the Merseyrail train network, recently investing £500m in new rolling stock. This panel will look at the importance of integrated transport systems for a city region economy, examining successes, challenges, and the broader impact on the region's businesses along the way. Learn how these changes are shaping the future of transport in Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region and beyond.
Don't miss this opportunity to network with industry leaders, gain actionable takeaways, and be part of the movement towards a more sustainable and active transportation ecosystem.
Sponsorship opportunities are available from just £1500 +VAT. Please email [email protected] for further information, download our sponsorship brochure here.
About the Speakers:
With over 40 years’ experience across the finance, transport and technology sectors, Vernon is the Transport Commissioner for Greater Manchester. He advises Mayor Andy Burnham on the development of the Bee Network, a fully-integrated, London-style transport system for this growing 3 million strong city-region.
From 2007 to January 2022 he was Managing Director for Customers, Communication and Technology at Transport for London and held a number of other senior jobs there. Vernon’s primary focus was on putting customers at the heart of transport strategy and operations, including how integration of services, city planning, technology and data can deliver better journeys. He led the successful pan-Government and transport industry marketing and communications strategy for the London 2012 Olympic Games, the largest ever integrated campaign of its kind.
Vernon has worked at senior level at the Financial Services Authority and the Bank of England over the previous 18 years in a variety of banking, regulatory, corporate and communications roles.
Vernon is a non-executive director of Transport for Wales, is senior advisor to the consultancy Teneo and chairs the National Grid ESO Technology Advisory Council as the generation and distribution of energy across the country is transformed.
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If you’re interested in attending, you can book online here.
