Francis McKinney is head of technology at Zenzic, the organisation driving the development and deployment of connected and autonomous vehicle technologies in the UK. McKinney leads efforts to coordinate innovation, research, and collaboration across industry, government, and academia. He focuses on accelerating the safe integration of automated vehicles onto public roads, supporting the UK’s ambitions in future mobility. Through his leadership, McKinney helps shape strategies that promote technological advancement, data sharing, and infrastructure readiness, contributing to a smarter, safer, and more efficient transport ecosystem.