Andrew Summers is chief executive at Transport East, the sub-national transport body for Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Southend and Thurrock, which brings together local transport and planning authorities, business leaders, government and delivery agencies on transport and infrastructure investment. He leads an executive team that oversees the region’s transport strategy, provides advice to government, and supports local authority delivery. Andrew joined Transport East in spring 2020, having previously led Transport for London’s active travel strategy.