Iona Kirkpatrick – Project Manager 
English | German | Russian | French  

Iona Kirkpatrick joins the IRF with a multilingual background in Russian and German, and hands-on experience managing educational and research-based international projects. A graduate of Durham University, she began her career in translation before completing a master’s degree in EU Project Management. She went on to manage educational programmes across Africa and Asia with the Child & Family Foundation and later worked as an EU Project Manager in the field of connected and automated mobility at Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH. Iona brings a strong understanding of cross-border coordination and EU funding mechanisms, which will support IRF’s growing portfolio of international projects.

Alice Yiu – Head of Advocacy and Outreach 
Cantonese | English | Mandarin  

With over a decade of experience driving global action on climate and mobility, Alice Yiu now leads IRF’s global outreach and advocacy strategy. Before joining the IRF, Alice was Director of Communications and Outreach at the SLOCAT Partnership. She played a key role in representing the transport sector in international climate forums, including UN Climate Summits, and led the development of several landmark knowledge products such as the Global Status Reports. Her background in building alliances and advancing policy engagement ensures that the IRF will continue to be a reliable and influential voice in multilateral processes.

Brendan Halleman – Senior Advisor 
English | French 

Brendan Halleman brings to the IRF over 25 years of experience in road safety and infrastructure development. A French and Irish national, he has worked with international and multilateral institutions to support the creation of road networks that are safe, accessible and environmentally sustainable. Prior to joining the IRF, Brendan was Senior Road Safety Advisor at the European Investment Bank. There, he led efforts to enhance project appraisal and monitoring practices, strengthen client capacity and coordinate engagement with both institutional partners and the private sector. His practical knowledge and long-standing commitment to safer roads will directly support IRF’s technical initiatives and strategic partnerships.