Susan Beadles

Susan is responsible for the national Legal and Corporate Services team within the CFO Directorate. Susan is a qualified solicitor who has over 30 years’ experience working in private practice and in-house, within both public and private sector companies. Susan joined the company from Crossrail Limited where she held the position of general counsel and company secretary. Susan’s extensive experience includes providing and managing legal support to high-profile companies, and in connection with major and complex construction projects.

The group general counsel and company secretary provides advice and support to the Board, the chair and the directors on legal and governance matters. As company secretary, she ensures that a high standard of governance is maintained so that the Board functions effectively and efficiently. The appointment and removal of the company secretary is a matter for the Board as a whole. The directors have access to the advice and services of the group general counsel and company secretary, who is responsible for compliance with Board procedures and the provision of information to the Board in a timely manner. Additionally, the directors have the right to seek independent professional advice at reasonable expense to Network Rail.