Transport Professionals: Are We Our Own Worst Enemy? | Interview with Russell King

Russell King is a seasoned transport policy strategist with over two decades of experience spanning the UK and Australia. His career offers a rare 360-degree perspective on transport policy, having served as an elected London Councillor, strategic Policy Advisor to both the NSW Minister for Transport and Infrastructure and Premier, senior public servant, and advocate within influential peak bodies.

As the editor of the Transport Leader Newsletter and Blog, read by hundreds of transport decision-makers globally, Russell delivers actionable insights for leaders navigating transport's evolving landscape.

What you'll learn:

• Why transport reform struggles to gain traction

• The biggest mistakes transport professionals make when pushing for change

• How to make transport conversations more inclusive and impactful

• The difference between outputs and outcomes—and why it matters