
2024 SPEAKERS

Steve Gilholme
Strategic Projects Director
Transport for Greater Manchester
A senior transport leader with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in multimodal operations, event logistics, and strategic service delivery. My career has been defined by a proven ability to lead high-performing teams, manage multimillion-pound contracts, and deliver exceptional transport services for large-scale public and international events. I excel in crisis management, stakeholder engagement, and driving continuous improvement. Known for innovative problem-solving and delivering high-quality, customer-centric solutions under pressure, I bring a mix of leadership, strategic vision, and hands-on operational expertise to every project I manage.
Core Skills
Transport & Operations Management
Event Logistics & Planning
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Crisis Management & Risk Mitigation
Strategic Service Delivery & Efficiency Improvement
Contract & Budget Management
Stakeholder Engagement & Client Communication
Innovation, Change Management & Continuous Improvement
I have worked at a number of venues including; The Etihad, Old Trafford, Bramall Lane and Wembley and on a number of tournaments and festivals including; Olympics 2012, Commonwealth Games 2014 & 2022, WUEFA 2022 and Parklife.
