Jesse works at Innovate UK Business Connect as the Knowledge Transfer Manager for Transport Infrastructure. In this role, Jesse works with businesses, academia, and all levels of government to create connections and support initiatives to turn ideas into impact. Coming to Business Connect from New Zealand, Jesse has worked providing sustainable transport advice on infrastructure projects, emissions modelling and reduction, and land use and housing policy. Jesse aims to work across all transport modes to create efficient, integrated infrastructure that enables the UK to thrive at every level, from local communities to national networks.