Steve Holliday
| Steve Holliday | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Steven John Holliday 26 October 1956 Exeter, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Okehampton College |
| Alma mater | University of Nottingham |
| Known for | CEO, National Grid plc (2007-16) |
| Board member of | Marks and Spencer |
| Spouse(s) | Katharine R Patterson |
| Children | 3 |
Steven John Holliday FREng[1] (born 26 October 1956)[2] is a British businessman and the chief executive officer (CEO) of National Grid plc from 2007 to 2016.[3]
Early life
Born in Exeter, Holliday is the son of Michael J. Holliday and Jean I. Holliday (née Day).[4] Holliday attended Okehampton College, then studied at the University of Nottingham, and gained a bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering in 1978.[5]
Holliday was elected in 2010 as a Fellow[6] of the Royal Academy of Engineering[7]
Career
Holliday joined Exxon in 1978, where he worked for 19 years until 1997, and gained experience in all aspects of the oil industry. Holliday was the operations manager of the Fawley Refinery when he was 30 years old.[8]
In 1998, when British Borneo merged with Hardy Oil and Gas, Holliday became the international director.[9]
Holliday joined the National Grid Group as the board director responsible for the UK and Europe, in March 2001.[10] Following the merger between National Grid Group plc and Lattice Group plc in October 2002, he took responsibility for the Group's electricity and gas transmission businesses.[11]
In 2003, Holliday was promoted from group director (responsible for Worldwide Transmission Operations) to group Ddirector responsible for the UK Gas Distribution and Business Services. Holliday was also appointed the chief executive of Transco.[12]
Holliday was chief executive officer (CEO) of National Grid plc from January 2007.[13]
In 2009, Holliday's total compensation for the role of CEO was £2.2 million, consisting of a £929,000 annual salary, and a £1,277,000 bonus.[14]
In 2013, Holliday was awarded an honorary degree from the University of Strathclyde for his contribution to the power and energy sector.[15]
In November 2015, it was announced that Holliday, the CEO for ten years, would leave in March 2016, and that John Pettigrew, the UK executive director who joined National Grid 25 years ago, would succeed Holliday.[16]
Directorships
In 2004, Holliday joined the board of the Marks and Spencer Group as a non-executive director.[17]
Who's Who entry
In 2009, Holliday achieved an entry in Who's Who, as follows:
"Chief Executive National Grid since 2007, b. Exeter 26th October 1956, son of Michael and Jean Holliday m. Kate Patterson; three d. Educ: University of Nottingham (BSc Mining Engineering 78). Esso/Exxon, 1978-1997; Ops. Manager, Fawley Refinery, Esso UK, 1988-92; Supply & Transportation Divl Dir, Esso UK 1992-94; Regl Vice-President, Gas, Exxon Co. International 1994-97; Bd Dir, British Borneo Oil & Gas, 1997-2000; National Grid Bd Dir responsible for Transmission, 2001-03; Gp Dir responsible for UK Gas Distribution and Business Services, 2003-07; Non-exec Dir Marks & Spencer, 2004-->; Recreations: sports, Rugby, skiing, arts."
Personal life
Holliday married Katharine Patterson in 1996 in Enfield. They have three children, and live in West London.[18]
References
- ↑ "List of Fellows".
- ↑ "Article: 'I love the fact I have seven regulators' Steve Holliday, National Grid". The Telegraph. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
- ↑ "Steve Holliday Profile". Forbes. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
- ↑ "Ancestry website".
- ↑ "Steve Holliday: The undersea secret that's bringing more power to the people". The Independent (London). July 23, 2009. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
- ↑ "List of Fellows".
- ↑ "List of Fellows".
- ↑ "Steven Holliday - Business Profile (The Telegraph)".
- ↑ "People in Industry - World Oil Online".
- ↑ "National Grid Appoints Board Director and UK Chief Executive".
- ↑ "Business in the Community".
- ↑ "National Grid: Group Board appointment and changes to Board responsibilities".
- ↑ "Steve Holliday: The undersea secret that's bringing more power to the people". The Independent (London). July 23, 2009. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
- ↑ "Steve Holliday Profile". Forbes.com. Forbes. Retrieved 2009-08-15.
- ↑ "University of Strathclyde: Honorary degrees for industry leaders".
- ↑ "National Grid chief to step down". The Guardian. 3 November 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ↑ "Movers and shakers - Daily Telegraph".
- ↑ "Business in the Community".