Karl Winstanley is an experienced Programme Director at Network Rail, specializing in Project Brunel for the Western Route since October 2024. Previously, Karl held various leadership roles at KeolisAmey Docklands from July 2017 to October 2024, including Deputy Service Delivery Director, where significant achievements included driving performance improvement and securing the 2025 DLR franchise bid. Karl's earlier career includes positions at Transport for London and Network Rail, where responsibilities ranged from Operations Standards Specialist to Operations Manager, leading teams and optimizing operational processes across multiple departments. Karl's educational background includes attendance at Merchant Taylors from 1997 to 2003.