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Steve Holliday

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CEO at National Grid
📍 United Kingdom

Steve Holliday is a prominent leader in UK infrastructure, serving as Chairman of CityFibre and Zenobe. As the former CEO of National Grid, he has extensive experience in national infrastructure projects, spanning both traditional energy and modern digital networks. He holds a Bachelors degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Nottingham.

Outside of his corporate roles, Steve is a passionate cyclist and a supporter of the England Rugby team. He actively combines his hobbies with philanthropy, demonstrated by his fundraising efforts for charities like Crisis, where he previously served as Chair of the Board of Trustees for nine years.

He recently completed a charity cycle from Edinburgh to London to raise money for the homeless charity Crisis.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
CEO
Location
United Kingdom
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Energy Transition
As Chairman of Zenobe and former CEO of National Grid, he is deeply involved in the shift from traditional energy to battery storage and clean power solutions.
Digital Infrastructure
As Chairman of CityFibre, he is at the forefront of expanding the UK's full-fibre network, viewing it as the country's next essential utility.
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Career

Work history

1-2007 - 7-2016
CEO
National Grid
6-2004 - 7-2014
Non Executive Director
Marks and Spencer
9-1997 - 5-2000
Executive Director
BRITISH BORNEO OIL AND GAS LTD.
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Media appearances

Transitioning from CEO to Chair | Steve Holliday, Chair Citifibre and Zenobe, President of the Energy Institute, Former CEO at National Grid. Featured in Buzzsprout
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Former National Grid CEO Steve Holliday on Britain's "chaotic ...". Featured in YouTube
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