Kathryn Pulham to become CPT President
Kathryn Pulham will be taking on the role of Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) President from 29 January 2026. Kathryn will
take the reins from Paul Lynch who has served as CPT President for the past two years.
Kathryn has over 17 years’ experience in the bus and coach industry, having been a Director of Pulhams, the Gloucestershire-based bus and coach operator, which was bought by The Go-Ahead Group in 2023.
During her tenure, Pulhams won multiple awards for delivering high standards and grew to become a well-known and respected operator across the Cotswolds and surrounding regions. A licensed PSV driver, she remains an adviser to Go-Ahead and she is Chair of the Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC) Coach Subgroup.
She is currently Director of BluClarity, an organisation she founded to support operators with compliance and certification. She is also Chair of Headspace, a mental health charity working to create meaningful support systems for young people.
“Kathryn has a wealth of experience in the industry that will be a valuable addition to our team at CPT” – CPT Chief Executive, Graham Vidler
CPT Chief Executive, Graham Vidler, said: “I am delighted that Kathryn has agreed to take on this role for the coming year. Kathryn has a wealth of experience in the industry that will be a valuable addition to our team at CPT, helping to shape the future of the industry for the benefit of members and passengers.”
“I’m passionate about supporting the operators, drivers and teams who keep people connected” – Kathryn Pulham
Kathryn said: “I am privileged to be appointed President of CPT and to represent such a vital and dynamic bus and coach industry. Having worked in the sector for many years, I’ve seen first-hand the difference reliable and well-delivered services make to people’s lives. I’m passionate about supporting the operators, drivers and teams who keep people connected, and I look forward to working with CPT members to tackle key challenges, drive innovation, and shape a sustainable future for bus and coach travel across the UK.”