Chris Lane is an experienced transport technology professional with a track record of leading large, complex projects in the public transport sector. Lane studied Computer Science at the University of Wolverhampton and earned a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Aston University. He has held several key roles in the transport industry, including Head of Transport Innovation at Transport for West Midlands, Director of Federated APIs at TravelSpirit Foundation, and Head of Passenger Information at Centro. Lane's expertise includes ICT strategy and management, the application of technology to public transport systems, business transformation, and change management. He has a particular interest in smartcard solutions, real-time information systems, and systems thinking.