Ruth is responsible for overseeing both UKROEd’s and The Road Safety Trust’s strategic delivery.

Prior to her appointment, Ruth was General Secretary of TISPOL, the European Roads Policing Network. In her TISPOL role she worked with all European governments, senior police officers and road safety experts to deliver a coordinated approach to road safety across Europe.

Ruth’s career as a police officer spanned 33 years and took her to the rank of Assistant Chief Constable. Her experience in policing contributed to her skill in managing critical incidents and major investigations. She is skilled in crisis management, coaching, assessment, government, emergency management and law enforcement.

She holds a first class honours degree in management from the University of Manchester.

Ruth was awarded the OBE in New Year Honours list 2021, for services to Policing and Road Safety.

Ruth was appointed CEO of UKROEd in 2018 and CEO of The Road Safety Trust in September 2023.