Sustrans announce new Chief Operating Officer

Wednesday, 2 August 2023 Simon Cox

Sustrans has announced that Matt Winfield will take up the new role of Chief Operating Officer from the start of October.

Currently Executive Director, England, Northern Ireland and Wales, Winfield starting with the organisation in 2006, working as Deputy Director of Projects. 17 years at Sustrans means Winfield brings a wealth of unique and valuable experience to the COO role, including time spent working closely with the organisations regional teams, overseeing delivery of successful projects that continue to make it easier for people to walk, wheel or cycle.

Of his appointment Winfield comments: “To be appointed Chief Operating Officer at Sustrans is a privilege. I am excited to support colleagues to maximise our impact.

“We are all here to make a difference and encourage more walking, wheeling and cycling – I look forward to meeting colleagues across the UK, sharing best practice and supporting the strong relationships we have with devolved administrations and organisations.”

Sustrans at work

Following the March announcement of a £200 + million cut in active travel funding by UK government, Sustrans begun a campaign of action, lobbying for a reversal of the decision.

In an open letter to the Prime Minister, the organisation announced it had, “joined a coalition of charities, professional organisations and businesses representing millions of citizens to demand a reversal of the proposed cuts to active travel funding announced by Transport Secretary, Mark Harper.”

To engage with the Sustrans Active Travel funding campaign, click here.

To read the statement from MPs, Selaine Saxby MP and Ruth Cadbury MP, directly addressing the active travel budget cut, click here.

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