top of page
Conference

2024 SPEAKERS

Karena Vleck.webp

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.

bottom of page