Martin Tugwell possesses extensive experience in transportation and infrastructure planning, holding key leadership roles such as Chief Executive at Transport for the North and Governor at Buckinghamshire College Group. Previously, Tugwell served as a Trustee and President at the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation, and Programme Director at England's Economic Heartland. With a foundational background established through positions at Oxfordshire County Council and various roles within the South East England partnership organizations, Tugwell has been instrumental in developing strategic policies, fostering public-private partnerships, and influencing significant transport investment initiatives. Educational qualifications include a BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering from the University of Southampton.