Ever since childhood Xavier has been fascinated by transport’s impact on society. He believes that how we get around shapes how happy and healthy we are as individuals, our relationship to each other and, crucially, the world we live in. He thinks we could all be a lot healthier and happier and is thrilled to be leading Sustrans, a UK charity working with others to make that happen. Xavier joined Sustrans in June 2016 from Transport for London where he held a variety of roles, including leading the modernisation of London Underground’s stations, developing a new cycling strategy for the city, which led to the introduction of the Cycle Superhighways and Cycle Hire Scheme, and advisory positions in the Mayor’s office. Before this Xavier worked internationally as a strategy consultant. Xavier was a member of the Department for Transport’s Net Zero Board, and a member of National Lottery’s Climate Action Fund Advisory Panel. He is a member of the Board of the Office of Road & Rail (the UK’s rail regulator and highways monitor). Xavier cycles, walks, loves to travel by train and bus and owns a car. He is married with two young girls and lives outside London.