Sue will lead DPTAC to provide advice to the Department for Transport aimed at ensuring disabled people can travel safely and independently across all modes of transport.
She was formerly Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Society for Blind Children, has served on the Committee since 2017 and was previously DPTAC’s Deputy Chair.
Sue will hold the interim role until 31 October 2026, or until a permanent Chair is named following completion of the public appointment process.
As this is an interim role, following consultation with the Commissioner for Public Appointments, she was appointed without competition.