Transdev Leaders Featured on METRO Magazine’s “METROspectives” Podcast: Insightful Conversation on Public Transit’s Future and Community Impact
In a special episode of METRO Magazine’s podcast METROspectives, Transdev U.S. CEO Laura Hendricks, COO Susan Sweat, and COO Lauren Skiver joined Executive Editor Alex Roman to share insights into the company’s mission and their leadership philosophies. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, this exclusive episode explores how each leader’s unique background has shaped the culture at Transdev, fostering a space for collaboration, innovation, and inclusive growth. Hendricks, Sweat, and Skiver explain how their varied career paths allow them to tackle the transit industry’s challenges from different perspectives, helping build a dynamic, people-focused company culture.
The conversation covers the critical role of public transit in connecting communities with essential services and opportunities, with the leaders discussing Transdev’s efforts to increase access in underserved communities. They also highlight the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as vital to both workforce resilience and Transdev’s larger mission of equitable transit. Considering the November election in the U.S., they share thoughts on navigating policy shifts that could impact transportation funding and priorities, and they emphasize their commitment to environmentally sustainable and community-driven transit solutions. Through this episode, listeners gain valuable perspectives on Transdev’s mission to create a future in public transit that prioritizes both inclusivity and innovation.
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