Hester Shaw
Risk Management Expert
Financial Crime, ESG Reporting & Risk Advisory
Hester Shaw is a recognised leader in risk management and business transformation, specialising in practical solutions that embed risk-based decision-making within organisations. With a reputation for innovation and collaboration, she excels in simplifying complexity and delivering transformation programmes that drive risk management and cultural change.
Hester began her career at Unilever, leading global innovation projects before transitioning into risk management. She has held key roles in FMCG, retail, and pharmaceuticals, implementing a global Business Continuity Management programme across 140 sites, enhancing supply chain risk frameworks, and designing training programmes for international retailers.
Currently, she leads transformation programmes at Network Rail, shaping the future operating model for procurement, training, data, and payroll within Great British Railways. She has worked across multiple global regions and engaged with UK regulators, strengthening compliance frameworks and crisis management. Known for her practical and collaborative approach, Hester helps organisations mitigate risk and build resilience.
