Corina Cole
Head of Onshore Commercial & Regulation @National Grid
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Onshore Commercial & Regulation @National Grid
Lead the Onshore commercial and regulatory function for major electricity transmission infrastructure, setting commercial strategy, contracting approach and governance to ensure delivery pace, assurance and value for money. • Senior leader of 80+ commercial professionals (including senior commercial leaders and quantity surveyors), building capability, standardising ways of working and ensuring consistent commercial judgement across a complex portfolio. • Provide executive commercial advice and negotiation leadership across NEC-based alliance delivery (including NEC Option E), shaping commercial levers, incentives and risk allocation to protect outcomes and maintain strong partner relationships.
EDUCATION
The Open University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business
SKILLS
ABOUT CORINA COLE
Independent Non-Executive Director and board-level commercial advisor in regulated energy and infrastructure.I bring board-level experience overseeing complex, capital-intensive programmes in highly regulated environments, with particular strength in commercial governance, investment scrutiny, risk and assurance.Board experience • Independent Governor (Non-Executive Director), University of Derby • Committee member providing independent challenge on strategy, capability and long-term value • Operating within public-interest and charity governance frameworks, with full fiduciary responsibilitiesExecutive background • Head of Onshore Commercial & Regulation, National Grid • Board-facing responsibility for commercial strategy, regulatory compliance and assurance across a £30bn+ onshore infrastructure portfolio • Deep experience in NEC contracting, commercial governance, negotiation strategy and cost control under regulatory scrutinyBoard-level advisoryThrough Threestone Advisory, I provide independent, non-executive advice to Chairs, CEOs and boards in regulated, infrastructure-led organisations, supporting: • Investment and capital decision-making • Commercial and regulatory risk frameworks • Governance and assurance for complex programmesAll external appointments are undertaken with appropriate approvals and conflict management.I am interested in paid Non-Executive Director roles and select board-level advisory appointments in regulated energy, infrastructure and adjacent sectors.
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