The London Assembly today welcomed the appointment of Emma Gibson as the new Director of London TravelWatch [1], the statutory watchdog for transport users in and around London.
Emma is an experienced voluntary sector leader, having worked for Friends of the Earth as Acting Director of Campaigning Impact. She brings with her extensive experience in strategy and campaigning and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Emma will join London TravelWatch in the New Year, forming part of a new leadership team.
The appointment was made by the Board of London TravelWatch and approved by the London Assembly Transport Committee.
Emma Gibson, newly appointed Director of London TravelWatch, said:
"I'm really excited about boosting the voice of transport users in our campaigns to improve public transport into and around London.
“I'm looking forward to building a close relationship with the London Assembly Transport Committee and working together to make London's transport system the best in the world."
Florence Eshalomi AM, Chair of the London Assembly Transport Committee said:
“The London Assembly welcomes the appointment of Emma Gibson as the new Director of London TravelWatch.
“Emma’s campaigning background will be invaluable in leading London TravelWatch to have more impact for Londoners and a stronger voice holding Transport for London and other transport operators to account.
“The Transport Committee looks forward to working closely with Emma, as she forms part of the organisation’s new senior leadership team.”
Notes to editors
- London TravelWatch is the official watchdog organisation representing the interests of transport users in and around the capital. London TravelWatch is sponsored and funded by the London Assembly, which is part of the Greater London Authority, and is independent from transport operators. www.londontravelwatch.org.uk
- Florence Eshalomi AM, Chair of the Transport Committee, is available for interview – see contact details below.
- London Assembly Transport Committee.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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