Donna Burton
Head of Contract & Commercial Services @Network Rail
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Head of Contract & Commercial Services @Network Rail
London, GB
ABOUT DONNA BURTON
With over 20+ years delivering transformational value, operational excellence, and strategic vision across infrastructure, transport and healthcare. I specialise in optimising large-scale, high impact procurement portfolios and supply chain operations, leading high-performing teams, and embedding robust governance frameworks across capital and operational programmes.Alongside my commercial and supply chain leadership, I operate at enterprise director level across portfolio governance, PMO, assurance and transformation delivery. I have led complex, multi‑year programmes spanning capital and operational portfolios, establishing governance frameworks, stage‑gate controls, benefits realisation, risk and assurance models, and executive reporting to enable confident, compliant decision‑making at Board and ExCo levelAs an experienced commercial and supply chain leader, I\'m known for building and inspiring high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, and driving transformational change across global operations. My leadership style is empowering and inclusive. I develop future leaders, champion continuous improvement, and create environments where people excel.I lead by example, instilling accountability, resilience, and a relentless focus on results. My approach combines data-driven decision-making with a commitment to operational excellence, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. I am passionate about developing talent pipelines, succession planning, and leaving a legacy of empowered, capable teams ready to support international growth and transformationKey Strengths Include: Enterprise Portfolio & PMO Leadership | Governance, Assurance & Control Frameworks | Transformation & Operating Model Design | Strategic Procurement & Sourcing | Supply Chain Optimisation | Capital & Operational Programme Commercialisation | Executive Stakeholder & Board Engagement | Risk, Compliance & Benefits Realisation | Contract & Commercial Strategy (NEC, JCT, PSC)Professional Credentials: MCIPS Chartered Professional | Extensive Professional Development in Executive Leadership | Conflict Resolution, Advanced Negotiation, Programme Management | Project Management | Procurement Law ComplianceProfessional involvement: Mentor, Women in Rail | Member, Social & Sustainability Board and Carbon Zero Board | Contributor to Industry Roundtables (CECA, RIA, Rail City)| Active Volunteer in Infrastructure & Construction Sector Initiatives
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