20 years experience in the Logistics industry operating liquid tankers, bulk silo tankers, palletised trailers (ambient and refrigerated) and warehousing. Expertise in bulk foodstuffs transportation in the UK and Europe. My role at Abbey since being appointed MD in 2009 is to design, implement and lead our strategy to diversify the business from being a UK liquid tanker company into a European Logistics provider. This resulted in significant change within the business both in terms of turnover, structure, image and culture. This included completing 3 acquisitions in 4 years and growing organically. In 2010 Abbeys achievements were recognized when we were awarded Motor Transport Haulier of the Year & again in 2014. We now employ over 400 people across 9 UK bases operating 300 trucks and 400 trailers turning over £45m. My goal for the coming 5 years is to ensure Abbey achieve its ambitious growth plans, develop the Management team and ensure we continue with excellent levels of service. I also take an active role in developing relationships with schools and the logistics industry to help attract young people to Logistics. Thought up and developed the 'Think Logistics' initiative which is an industry led consortium that will deliver mentoring sessions to over 1000 young people per year and lead to an increased awareness of Logistics and apprenticeships. Chair of the All Saints School 'Local Advisory Board', Judge for Motor Transport awards and member of the RHA Northern Council. Young Business Person of the Year 2015 - Liverpool Echo awards. Finalist Ernst & Young 'Northern Entrepreneur of the year 2015 awards'.

Managing Director @ My role as MD at Abbey is to design, develop, implement and lead the companies overall strategies. From May 2009 to Present (6 years 8 months) Finance Director @ Responsible for the Finance team and all aspects of the finance function at Abbey. Ensuring the company had sufficient working capital and that profitability was achieved in all areas. From February 2004 to May 2009 (5 years 4 months) MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT @ From February 2000 to February 2004 (4 years 1 month) TRAINEE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT @ From September 1995 to February 2000 (4 years 6 months)

FCILT, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management @ Chartered Institute of Logistics & TransportFCMA, Management Accountant @ Liverpool John Moores University From 1998 to 2002 BTEC Nat Business & Finance, Business & Finance, DIPLOMA @ Knowsley Community College From 1996 to 1998 All Saints RC High School From 1990 to 1995 Steven Granite is skilled in: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, 3PL, Freight Forwarding, Logistics Management, International Logistics, Supply Chain Optimization, Warehouse Management, Transportation Management, Freight, Trucking, Supply Chain Operations