Lunchtime Briefing with Elliot Shaw, Chief Customer and Strategy Officer, National Highways
Author WIG Date 23 Apr 2026
Join us for this special Lunchtime Briefing focusing on the third Road Investment Strategy
Following the publication last month of the government’s third Road Investment Strategy (‘RIS3’), understanding its priorities and long-term implications for England’s motorways and major A-roads has never been more important.
Join Elliot Shaw, Chief Customer and Strategy Officer, National Highways for this Lunchtime Briefing to explore how the organisation’s five-year plan for 2026–2031 will shape the future of the UK’s roads — enhancing connectivity, resilience, and sustainability while supporting national economic growth.
By attending, participants will:
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Gain insight into the vision and priorities of RIS3, including investment focus areas and outcomes for users, communities, and the environment
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Understand how National Highways is preparing for delivery, balancing efficiency, innovation, and environmental responsibility
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Explore opportunities for cross-sector collaboration to ensure the successful implementation of RIS3 and long-term value for the UK economy
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Event Speakers
Elliot is National Highways’ Chief Customer and Strategy Officer and is a member of both its Board and Executive team. He is responsible for the strategic development of National Highways’ strategic road network, customer proposition, organisational business improvement agenda, analytical and economist functions, relationships with key statutory and regulatory bodies and communications and corporate affairs activities.
Before joining National Highways Elliot’s career included being Transformation Director at the Ministry of Justice and senior positions at the Department for Transport, following an early career as a management consultant at Accenture. He holds a Master’s in Public Administration from Harvard University, a BA in Economics and Politics, has been a Public Policy Fellow at Cambridge University and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation.