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. An experienced interviewer and examination assessor at executive level, she has a proven track record of working in the selection and recruiting industry.

Working for the College of Policing, Ruth was the lead facilitator in developing the Strategic Command Course – Operational Delivery Module and assessment process between 2015-2019.

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.