Robin Pointon

Place of work:                                                         

GO Travel Solutions (MD and Founder)

Why did you join the Modeshift Board:              

• Opportunity to contribute and be part of a growing national initiative that makes for a more sustainable future which aligns with my own values.
• Belief that my experience of business culture and ecosystems, along with extensive experience of delivering travel planning, will be helpful in shaping the future work of Modeshift.

Career history:

• Leicestershire County Council – public transport.
• Midland Fox/Arriva – public transport.
• Leicestershire Promotions – place marketing and inward investment.
• GO Travel Solutions – sustainable travel.

Personal:

• Christian faith – part of a church community in Leicester and long term Greenbelt Festival volunteer.
• Sport – Park Runner, season ticket holder at Bradford City, lover of walking the Yorkshire 3 Peaks and I play a bit of badminton.
• Other business interests – Chair of Leicestershire Business Voice and Non Executive Board member for Hopscotch Playgroup.
• Holidays – going car free by train to destinations across UK and next year into Europe.