FTVG Organising Committee Update – Round 4 (2026)

We are pleased to announce updates to the FTVG organising committee for Round 4 (2026). These changes reflect new appointments and role updates that will further strengthen the support provided to participating project teams.

New Appointments and Role Updates

• Mostafa Kazemi – promoted to FTVG Coordinator, with overall responsibility for leading the initiative through Round 4
• Karzan Saleem Ismael – appointed Assistant FTVG Coordinator, supporting the coordination and delivery of programme activities
• Nima Dadashzadeh – appointed Committee Member, bringing additional expertise to the team
• Oliver Stone-Houghton – appointed Committee Member, contributing further skills and perspectives

FTVG Round 4 (2026) Committee Members

• Ed Downer
• Mostafa Kazemi
• Karzan Saleem Ismael
• Rahul Modhvadia
• Lawrence Penn
• Omar A Mohsen M
• Simon Willison
• Ransford Acheampong
• Malcolm Smith
• Gemma Bridge
• Deni Krevesic
• Chigozie Ogualu
• Brogan McPherson
• Nima Dadashzadeh
• Oliver Stone-Houghton

Together, the committee brings a diverse range of experience across the transport profession and will continue to mentor and support projects taking part in the FTVG initiative throughout Round 4.

More information about the committee can be found on our “Who’s Involved” pages.

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