Liam Martin
Commercial Director @Svella Connect
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WORK HISTORY
Commercial Director @Svella Connect
Warrington, GB
EDUCATION
The University of Salford
Postgraduate Certificate in Management , Business and Project Management
University of Greenwich
BSc Hons, Geology
University of Greenwich
Postgraduate Degree Dip, PGCM, BSc Hons
SKILLS
ABOUT LIAM MARTIN
Commercial Director with 20+ years’ experience driving growth, commercial discipline, and transformation across transport & logistics (road and rail), digital infrastructure, utilities, energy, and civil engineering.Currently Commercial Director at Svella Connect, a £90m Tier One contractor, with responsibility for commercial strategy, contracts, procurement, risk, and revenue optimisation across multi-site operations. Focused on embedding best practice, strengthening supply chains, and delivering sustainable, profitable growth.Previously Commercial Director at Eddie Stobart (£620m+ turnover), reporting to the CEO and leading all commercial activity across a complex UK and European logistics network. Led sales, tendering, pricing, contract negotiation, and customer retention for blue-chip, pan-European clients, while developing and leading high-performing commercial teams. Alongside this, I held interim MD and Operations Director roles, including full P&L accountability for a £50m e-commerce and fulfilment business, delivering turnaround and stabilisation in a critical growth sector.Earlier roles include Managing Director of Eddie Stobart Rail Freight, leading a £30m 24/7 operation and pioneering rail solutions that proved cost and service competitive with road, plus board-level commercial leadership in rail civil engineering and construction.Known for clear strategic thinking, strong board-level relationships, and decisive delivery. I build teams that take ownership, manage risk intelligently, and deliver results.Core strengths:Commercial strategy | Growth & retention | Contract & risk management | Transport & Logistics | Supply Chain | Turnaround & transformation | Senior stakeholder leadership
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