Louis Mertens

Louis Mertens currently serves as a Communications Business Partner at Transport for Wales, focusing on Transport Planning and Development since August 2023. Prior to this role, Louis held positions as a Principal Transport Planning Officer at North Somerset Council and the Well-being of Future Generations Coordinator at Transport for Wales, where responsibilities included aligning organizational practices with the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act. Previous experience includes engaging with stakeholders as a Community Engagement Officer and shaping policy as a Policy Officer for The Royal College of Psychiatrists. Louis also completed a Policy and Communications internship at Sustrans and worked as a Researcher and Monitoring Officer at Deryn Consulting Ltd. Louis holds a degree in International Relations and Politics from Cardiff University and has a strong background in transportation, policy development, and community engagement.