Friday, 31st July 2009 - 16:30
ITS United Kingdom elects new Chairman
ITS United Kingdom, the Intelligent Transport Systems society for the UK, has held its 2009 AGM at the National Railway Museum in York. At the meeting, Professor Eric Sampson CBE of Newcastle University, stepped down as Chairman after two years at the helm of the society. The new Chairman is Mike Schofield, a Director at Atkins, who has served as Vice Chairman for the past two years. Mike’s replacement as Vice Chairman is Jeremy Evans, Head of Technology Delivery Group at Transport for London.
In recognition of his unique experience and network of contacts, after his long service as a senior civil servant at Department for Transport, a special post of Ambassador was offered to Eric and accepted by him. As ITS (UK)’s Ambassador, Eric will continue to work to spread the word about the benefits of Intelligent Transport Systems.
Ends
Picture shows Mike Schofield (left) and Eric Sampson.
ENQUIRIES:
For further information, please contact:
Jennie Martin
ITS (UK) Tel:
+44(0)20 7709 3003
Email:
mailbox@its-uk.org.uk
Notes to editors:
ITS UNITED KINGDOM, the UK association for the promotion of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), is a not-for-profit public/private sector association financed by members' subscriptions, and provides a forum for all organisations concerned with ITS. We work to bring the benefits that ITS can offer in terms of economic efficiency, transport safety, and environmental benefits to the United Kingdom - and at the same time expand the ITS market.
The membership, over 160 UK organisations, comprises Government Departments, Local Authorities, Police Forces, consultants, manufacturing and service companies, and academic and research institutions.
Members benefit from ITS United Kingdom activities including seminars, workshops and regular news dissemination. ITS United Kingdom encourages discussion on issues such as public/private co-operation, standards, legislation, information provision and new technology.
Related Files