Keynote Arena
The Keynote Arena will be one of the focal points of the UK Infrastructure Show, providing visitors with a rare opportunity to hear from leading figures from organisations such as the Infrastructure and Projects Authority, Defra and the National Infrastructure Commission as well as some of the major projects currently taking place across the UK.
High-profile speakers will present on a range of topical subjects that are defining the future of infrastructure across the UK, in addition to delivering against today’s current marketplace initiatives and objectives.
Agenda coming soon.

Confirmed Keynote Speakers
Jon Loveday
Director of Infrastructure, Enterprise and Growth

Jon has over 30 year of experience in the infrastructure sector, most recently in the role of Chief Commercial Officer for the Clancy Group. Jon has pioneered award winning collaborative models across complex global supply chains in water, telecoms and energy. As the Executive Commercial & Transformation Director at Thames Water, Jon developed and led the multi-year alliance strategy across the infrastructure and technology programmes. A Chartered Surveyor, Jon spent the early part of his career delivering major infrastructure projects, before going on to lead major businesses for two of the fastest growing infrastructure PLCs in the UK. In Jon’s current role as Director of Infrastructure, Enterprise and Growth he is responsible for setting the overall strategic direction and leadership for the delivery of the Government’s critical projects and programmes for the departments within the Infrastructure, Enterprise and Growth sector.
Einav Ben - Yehuda
Chief Commercial Officer

Einav is the Chief Commercial Officer at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), a position which Einav has held since November 2017. Defra’s work impacts every one of us, and Einav’s team is proud of the work it does to contribute to combatting climate change by supporting both Government targets around Net Zero and global agreements which set out to protect our planet and our oceans. The Team Einav leads helps to deliver on projects like rewilding meadowland, reversing the decline of our peatlands, planting new trees, and building new flood defences. Work which is critical to our future and our grandchildren’s future. Prior to joining Government, Einav held several senior roles across a range of sectors including Health, Property, Banking and Retail. In December 2018 Einav was also appointed a NED of Fera Science Ltd. Einav sits on the Audit and Business Development Committees as well as the Board for the world-class science and research institute. Einav leads a winning team in Defra and recent awards have included the Civil Service Data Awards, the Procurement Leaders Award, and Excellence in Procurement Awards. Einav’s approach is to champion excellence, customer focus, value for money, sustainable outcomes, and high ethical standards. Einav is also a vocal supporter of campaigns to promote more equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and frequently highlights the importance of creating a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. Einav holds a First-class degree in Psychology and a Masters with distinction from Oxford University.
Paul Durkin
Chief Customer & Innovation Officer

Paul was appointed Chief Customer and Innovation Officer in June 2021. Accountable for innovation, product development, sales and marketing, Paul is focused on achieving sustainable growth underpinned by people and technology. Prior to this Paul led Wincanton’s eFulfilment business responsible for developing direct to customer propositions for clients such as IKEA, Wickes and M&S. Paul has a passion for developing people, chairs the Chartered Institute of Transport & Logistics ASPIRE foundation and is an active sponsor for Generation Logistics.
Tim Brent OBE
Director of Logistics - Major Programmes and Projects Group

Sarah Williamson
Civil Programme Director
