Sima Alavi
Head of Engagement, West Midland Mass Transit, WYCA
Sima is the Head of Public Affairs & Engagement for the West Yorkshire Mass Transit (MT) programme, where she leads the strategic narrative shaping one of the UK’s most significant emerging transport investments. With a career at the intersection of public policy, stakeholder engagement, and major infrastructure delivery, Sima plays a pivotal role in positioning Mass Transit as a catalyst for regional growth, productivity, and long-term economic transformation across West Yorkshire.
Sima specialises in building influential partnerships with national and regional government, investors, and commercial stakeholders.
She brings a compelling perspective on how major transport programmes can reshape regions: aligning political ambition with investor appetite, integrating transport with housing and growth, and building the cross-sector coalitions needed to deliver complex infrastructure in a rapidly changing policy environment. She is a strong advocate for the role of transport in unlocking opportunity, reducing inequality, and driving sustainable economic futures—and is known for her ability to translate complex strategic programmes into clear, engaging narratives that mobilise support and shape national dialogue.
