Neil is Chief Operating Officer at the Connected Places Catapult – the new name for the Future Cities and Transport Systems Catapults – leading teams of engineers, data scientists, economists and transport modellers. Their focus is on growing businesses with innovations in mobility services and the built environment that enable new levels of physical, digital and social connectedness. Prior to this, he was a Programme Director at the Transport Systems Catapult where he led many connected and autonomous vehicle research and development trails and demonstrations. He began his career at Cummins Engines in engineering and account management roles, followed by a number of years at Millbrook Proving Ground in powertrain, exhaust emissions and fuel economy test and development.