Transport & Mobility Consulting

I’m an experienced professional with deep domain knowledge.

What do you need me for?

Some ways I can help you and your team

Innovation

I love making things better. At Chiltern Railways, I led industry-first innovations that have now become national norms (including app ticketing and Wi-fi on trains). I’ve led innovation for TfL and founded a high-growth startup.

How can I help your innovation agenda?

Problem Solving

Facing barriers?

A former boss once said “we need more people like you, Thomas, willing to keep running headfirst at brick walls”.

Let me loose at your brick walls.

Strategic Advice

I'm an outsider to your business but an insider to our industry. That can be really helpful.

I used to lead strategy for Transport for London, while creating a startup from scratch to scale is the ultimate test in strategic thinking.

Sometimes advice from an insider-outsider is the most useful.

Speaking

I’ve always been an inspirational public speaker.

I’ve been a keynote speaker at pretty much every major conference in our sector and have a particular aptitude for leadership conferences. Let’s be honest, people come to events with low expectations. I love leaving teams excited, motivated and inspired.

To hear more about how I can help please book a free consultation now.

Things I can do for you

I've led innovation for the world's largest integrated transport authority, Transport for London. I've built a VC-backed digital marketplace platform from idea to national scale and led innovation at Britain's most innovative train operator, Chiltern Railways.

I can use what I've learned to help you.
I have worked in transport and mobility for 20 years, across the public and private sectors and across all transport modes. I offer an unrivalled breadth of industry insight. How can I help you succeed?
When faced with the pressure of day-to-day delivery, it can be hard to spend time thinking strategically. I can help you think through where you’re trying to get to, where you are now and what you need to do to fill the gap.

I've led strategy for three different organisations, including the world's largest integrated transport authority.
You know how I can help you much better than I do.
Email me and tell me what you need, or book a short consultation conversation using the link below and we can talk
I have a particular specialism organising and delivering engaging, fun, memorable events and awaydays and speaking at events.
Get in touch if you have a day to fill and a team to inspire!

To hear more about how I can help please book a free consultation now or email me.

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