Andrea Reacroft
Digital Transport Programme Delivery Manager, Tees Valley Combined Authority
Andrea has an extensive knowledge and experience of innovative digital technology gained through working in both the public and private sector. Commencing a career in IT software consultancy before moving on and focusing on Digital transport solutions. Consequently, with over 30 years IT and Intelligent Transport experience, managing rollout projects of next generation transport technology in major cities including Boston, Brisbane, LA, New York, San Francisco, Vancouver and Washington DC and congestion management in Sydney Australia.
More recently Andrea took the position responsible for providing the strategic direction of Digital Transport initiatives for the Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) within the Tees Valley region.
Andrea specialises in utilising technology to optimise transportation systems with the aim to drive connected mobility, operational efficiencies, and sustainable public transport solutions for the future. With a collaborative approach and strategic vision, this enables Andrea to lead cross-functional teams in delivering scalable solutions such as the UK’s first regional Digital Twin, which has been highlighted recently in the UK Government Transport AI Action Plan.
Andrea has a passion for technology and delivering innovation to make transportation not only smarter but socially inclusive and greener.