Robyn MacNamara

Robyn MacNamara is a highly accomplished senior leader and the Head of Programme Integration for Network North Wales (NNW), a multi-million-pound initiative transforming regional and cross-border public transport through to 2035 and beyond. As a key member of the NNW leadership team, Robyn specialises in translating complex multi-modal infrastructure strategies into robust, actionable delivery plans. She is widely recognised for her ability to navigate politically sensitive environments, manage multi-million-pound capital budgets, and cultivate trusted partnerships across the UK and Welsh Governments, Transport for Wales, and regional local authorities.

Prior to her role with Network North Wales, Robyn built a distinguished career within Network Rail directing critical engineering and innovation portfolios. Her previous leadership of the regional E&P programme delivery team, delivering as part of the £300m+ electrical safety delivery portfolio, introduced the most significant safety upgrades for overhead line work in forty years and pioneered joint infrastructure-rolling stock decarbonisation strategies.

Robyn pairs her technical and delivery success with a deep commitment to workplace culture. She is an active champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion, including mentoring early-career talent to drive inclusive leadership across the transport sector.