Andrew Norton

Andrew Norton serves as the Chief People and Communications Officer at KiwiRail since March 2023, following a distinguished career in human resources across various sectors. Previously, Andrew worked at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in New Zealand as the Culture, Change and Workforce Lead for the Health Transition Unit from May 2021 to July 2022. Andrew's extensive experience at KiwiRail includes serving as the Group General Manager of Human Resources from June 2014 to April 2021. Prior positions include multiple executive roles at Downer, overseeing human resources across different regions and divisions, and leading HR functions at the Auckland District Health Board and major public healthcare organizations in New Zealand. Andrew holds a Diploma in Applied Social Science from The University of Auckland, and completed studies at the University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business in 2001.