Becky Wood has been appointed as CEO of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority
The new NISTA CEO is currently a partner with EY, a consultancy firm.
Prior to this she has acted as a commercial advisor at the Infrastructure and Projects Authority.
NISTA CEO is already experienced with government projects
In the last ten years, Becky has overseen projects for the Department of Transport, and has served as the Senior Responsible Officer for Crossrail, Thameslink, and Intercity Express.
Becky has also worked on public and private sector projects in Australia and New Zealand.
With NISTA, she will work on projects within the infrastructure system and address systemic challenges that have previously made growth difficult.
Becky is set to take the role as NISTA CEO in June this year. Becky said: “It is an honour to be appointed to a role that has so much potential to make a vital difference to the everyday lives of people across the UK, ensuring robust delivery of infrastructure and enabling growth. I am very much looking forward to joining the team in June.”
Bringing strategy and delivery under the same roof
NISTA was launched earlier this month and combines the Infrastructure and Projects Authority and the National Infrastructure Commission.
The authority will now oversee the planning and delivery of road, railway, school, and hospital projects, as well as follow the government’s new 10-year infrastructure strategy.
Darren Jones, chief secretary to the treasury, said: “I am delighted that Becky is going to lead NISTA as the new CEO, she brings a wealth of experience from the public and private sector overseeing some of the biggest transport projects around the world in the past decade. Her appointment is an important milestone for NISTA’s work in getting a grip on infrastructure delivery, powering growth across the country and delivering on our Plan for Change.”
Sir John Armitt, chair of the NISTA Council of Expert Advisors, said: “I am pleased to welcome Becky on board to lead NISTA. We are at a critical moment for transforming how we plan and deliver the nation’s infrastructure, and Becky’s leadership will be vital for building an effective and credible institution that can do just that. I look forward to working closely with her in the coming months.”
Earlier this month, a council of expert advisors was appointed to NISTA. This council is currently made of commissioners of the former National Infrastructure Commission, and is in effect until 31 December 2025 wherein a new selection process will be introduced to elect council members.
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