Suzanne Winkels is the Technical Programme Manager for England’s Economic Heartland, Sub-National Transport Body, and is also the Roads and Freight Lead for the Heartland. Suzanne’s focus is on the redefining the future of roads in the EEH Region to ensure that they support the aspirations of EEH’s Transport Strategy while supporting economic growth and delivering a decarbonised transport system. Suzanne’s background in planning and transport planning means she places significant emphasis on integration of land-use and transport planning to create placed-based approaches and people focused solutions. Suzanne believes we will be able to deliver a transport system that enables users to have choice in the way they move and connect with people and opportunities. Suzanne's background is in both the Private and Public Sector and prior to joining EEH was the Head of Transport Strategy for Buckinghamshire Council.