Kristian Hollowood BSc MCIPS in

Kristian Hollowood BSc MCIPS

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Procurement Transformation Director, Cost Intelligence at National Grid
📍 Knowle, England, United Kingdom

Kristian is a commercially minded transformation leader at National Grid, steering strategic procurement and enterprise change for multi-billion dollar infrastructure programs. He focuses on data-led decisions to navigate the energy transition. Colleagues describe him as forward-thinking, innovative, and focused. He attended Sheffield Hallam University.

He is motivated by a sense of purpose, specifically helping organizations transition to cleaner energy. His unique educational background in sports equipment suggests a deep-seated interest in technology and innovation, both in his professional and likely personal pursuits.

Unique fact: Kristian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Equipment Development.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Procurement Transformation Director, Cost Intelligence
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Knowle, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Energy Transition
His work is centered on enabling the UK's net-zero ambitions through large-scale, clean energy projects and he frequently speaks on this topic.
Cost Intelligence
He is leading a major transformation to build National Grid's new cost intelligence capability, redefining how over £50bn of capital investment is managed.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Procurement Transformation Director, Cost Intelligence
National Grid
10-2020 - 11-2025
Head of Procurement, National Grid Ventures
National Grid
9-2017 - 10-2020
Senior Category Manager & Gas Transmission Business Partner
National Grid
6-2012 - 8-2014
Lead Category Specialist - Asset Maintenance Services
Severn Trent Water
7-2010 - 6-2012
Senior Category Specialist - EM&I
Severn Trent Water
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Education
2001 - 2004
BSC Hons
Sheffield Hallam University
2005 - 2009
Advanced Graduate Diploma
City College Coventry
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