Deirdre Burns

Deirdre Burns
Supply Chain Director
Alliance Boots

Accountable for end-to-end supply chain at Boots UK including retail and ethical supply logistics and supply chain development.

Qualified as a pharmacist and then held various store operations roles including leading the North Region and Ireland. Responsible for setting up Boots' Republic of Ireland business as a subsidiary company. Previous roles include Director of Store Development and Central Operations. Director of Supply Chain since April 2009.

Married, 4 kids, property developer and runs charity for people with special needs.