Shamit Gaiger OBE has been appointed as the new Chair of Trustees
at Campaign for Better Transport. Shamit is taking over from
who is retiring as Chair
after six years in the post.
Shamit Gaiger OBE said: “I am delighted to have been appointed
Chair of Trustees at Campaign for Better Transport at this
pivotal time for the transport sector. Transport is crucial to
the country; it drives economy success, connects people and
commerce, and can provide a planet fit for future generations.
Campaign for Better Transport is at the forefront of the drive to
make transport more sustainable and reduce its negative effects,
to create a transport network that delivers a fairer society. I
am very much looking forward to working with the team during this
exciting time.”
Paul Tuohy, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport,
said: “We are delighted that Shamit is taking over the reins of
Chair of Trustees. As a trustee, her extensive experience, skills
and knowledge of the transport sector have been an invaluable
asset and as Chair, she will be able to continue her work
supporting Campaign for Better Transport to deliver its aims to
bring sustainable transport to all. I would also like to take
this opportunity to thank our outgoing Chair for all his hard work,
dedication and support. John will continue to champion
sustainable transport through his role as a trustee of Campaign
for Better Transport.”
said: “In my six years as
Chair of Campaign for Better Transport I have seen the charity go
from strength to strength. I am now passing the baton to Shamit
at a time of national change with transport very much front and
centre of that change. I have absolutely no doubt that Campaign
for Better Transport will continue to be an influential voice in
the sustainable transport sector.”
Shamit Gaiger has an extensive career in rail and was appointed
Managing Director of the West Coast Partnership Development in
2022. With over 20 years of experience in developing national and
sectoral policies and strategies for the UK, Shamit is strong
supporter of sustainable transport and established the cross
industry Sustainable Rail Programme in Rail Safety and Standards
Board (RSSB) which is still going strong. Shamit has held several
leadership roles including at the RSSB, the National Skills
Academy for Rail and AECOM. Shamit also led the Rail Sector Deal
on behalf of the Government at the Department for Transport.
Shamit is a non-executive director of Women in Rail, President of
the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport's (CILT)
Railway Study Forum and has been on Campaign for Better
Transport's board of trustees since 2019.
