Thomas Ableman
I help organisations in the transport and mobility sector 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, achieve lasting 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲, and achieve 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀, drawing on 20 years of leadership across both public and private sectors.
I offer 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, and 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 services that energise teams, shape strategies, and remove barriers to change. Whether you’re aiming to accelerate innovation, solve tough problems, or inspire your people, I’m here to help. Let’s talk!
Director of Strategy
& Innovation
Transport for London
Responsible for both strategy and innovation at the world’s biggest integrated transport authority (four million people every day). Delivered digital partnerships, innovation processes and the first TfL Customer Strategy.
Founder & CEO
Sn-ap Travel Technology
Founder of venture capital-backed startup that grew to £15m valuation in just two years and seven UK cities in three years. Built a high-performing team from scratch. Highest customer satisfaction of any UK intercity travel option.
Commercial Director
Chiltern Railways
Responsible for revenue and growth at Britain’s most innovative train company. Doubled revenue from £100m to £200m. Introduced multiple industry-first innovations including barcode tickets, on-train wifi, information on Twitter, bluetooth ticketing and more.
Director of Product Development
National Express
Part of team responsible for annual strategic plan, led development of customer proposition and introduced new routes and services.
Things I can do for you
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I've led innovation for the world's largest integrated transport authority, Transport for London. I've built a VC-backed digital marketplace platform from idea to national scale and led innovation at Britain's most innovative train operator, Chiltern Railways.
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I have worked in transport and mobility for 20 years, across the public and private sectors and across all transport modes. I offer an unrivalled breadth of industry insight. How can I help you succeed?
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When faced with the pressure of day-to-day delivery, it can be hard to spend time thinking strategically. I can help you think through where you’re trying to get to, where you are now and what you need to do to fill the gap.
I've led strategy for three different organisations, including the world's largest integrated transport authority. -
You know how I can help you much better than I do.
Email me and tell me what you need, or book a short consultation conversation using the link below and we can talk
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I have a particular specialism organising and delivering engaging, fun, memorable events and awaydays and speaking at events.
Get in touch if you have a day to fill and a team to inspire!
To hear more about how I can help please book a free consultation now or email me.
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