Lunchtime Briefing with Jo Shanmugalingam, Second Permanent Secretary, Department for Transport
Join us for this lunchtime briefing exploring the future of the UK's transport infrastructure, from strategic road developments to rail networks, and how cross-sector collaboration can drive innovation and deliver a sustainable future.
When registering for this event you can choose whether you would prefer to attend in-person or virtually. Please note in-person capacity is limited, and any members we are unable to accommodate face-to-face will be offered the opportunity to join virtually. The livestream will run from 13:30- 14:30.
With increasing attention on the UK's transport infrastructure, understanding its current challenges and opportunities is essential for sustainable growth and economic resilience.
Join us for a lunchtime briefing with Jo Shanmugalingam, Second Permanent Secretary, Department for Transport, to explore the future of strategic road developments, rail networks, and the role of cross-sector collaboration in shaping a modern, efficient and sustainable transport system.
By attending on the day, you will:
- Gain insights into opportunities in road and rail development, including strategies for funding and sustainability.
- Explore the impact of cross-sector collaboration in addressing key transport challenges.
- Learn how the Department for Transport is working with other departments to deliver on the economic growth mission.
Speaker
Jo Shanmugalingam became Second Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport (DfT) on 30 May 2023.
Jo was previously Director General for Science, Innovation and Growth at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) from its creation in February 2023, having originally been appointed in July 2019 as Director General, Industrial Strategy, Science and Innovation in the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
Before joining BEIS, Jo was Director of Corporate Effectiveness at the Ministry of Defence (MOD), and Strategy Director at the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) as part of a jobshare with Susannah Storey.
Jo started her career at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). She spent 6 years at the Shareholder Executive (now UKGI) where she was responsible for taking the legislation to privatise Royal Mail through Parliament and for the government’s shareholder interests in businesses including Post Office Ltd and Ordnance Survey.
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