The National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) has appointed Emma Partlow as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Emma will join ncat from her role as Director of Engagement and Accessibility at Transreport, where she played a central role in developing inclusive transport solutions throughout the UK.
Emma possesses extensive expertise in accessibility and transport, having devoted her career to enhancing travel experiences for disabled people. She was named among the UK’s most influential Disabled People in the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 in 2024.
Commenting on the appointment, our Chief Operating Officer, Lisa Jones said:
“The Motability Foundation believes that all disabled people should be able to make the journeys they choose, and we look forward to working closely with ncat and Emma Partlow as they gather the evidence and insight the sector needs to inform a more inclusive transport system.”
Emma will officially assume her role on 24 November 2025.
About ncat
Funded by the Motability Foundation, ncat brings together high quality, human-centred evidence and insights across the whole transport system, with the aim of providing the evidence base to make transport more accessible.
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To find out more about ncat visit our National Centre for Accessible Transport page.