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Bill Holmes

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Founder at Radius

United Kingdom

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About

Bill Holmes is the Executive Chairman and Founder of Radius, which he established as UK Fuels, a fuel card bunker company, in January 1990. He previously worked at Esso Petroleum, first as an area manager selling fuel products to transport and industrial customers in north-west England and later as a planning analyst in the company's Bitumen and Specialties division. Radius, majority owned by Holmes and his family, operates more than 50 offices in 20 countries with over 2,800 employees, and has expanded from fuel into verticals including telematics, telecoms, vehicle rental and leasing, insurance, and EV and energy.

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Experience

  1. RadiusExecutive Chairmancurrent2023 β€” presentCrewe, England, United Kingdom
  2. RadiusChief Executive Officer2013 β€” 2023Crewe, England, United Kingdom
  3. The Helvellyn FoundationTrusteecurrent2020 β€” presentCheshire East, England, United Kingdom
  4. UK Fuels LimitedGroup Managing Director1990 β€” 2013Crewe, England, United Kingdom
  5. Esso PetroleumPlanning Analyst Bitumen & Specialties1988 β€” 1989London Area, United Kingdom
  6. Esso PetroleumArea Manager Industrial Fuels1985 β€” 1988Chester, England, United Kingdom

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Negotiation47Management12Team Leadership12New Business Development55Operations Management15Account Management28Risk Management9Business Development20Business Planning14Energy6Change Management12B2B6
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bill Holmes?
Bill Holmes is the Executive Chairman and Founder of Radius, which he established as UK Fuels, a fuel card bunker company, in January 1990. He previously worked at Esso Petroleum, first as an area manager selling fuel products to transport and industrial customers in north-west England and later as a planning analyst in the company's Bitumen and Specialties division. Radius, majority owned by Holmes and his family, operates more than 50 offices in 20 countries with over 2,800 employees, and has expanded from fuel into verticals including telematics, telecoms, vehicle rental and leasing, insurance, and EV and energy.
Where does Bill Holmes work?
Bill Holmes is Founder of Radius.
What companies did Bill Holmes found?
Bill Holmes founded Radius.
Where did Bill Holmes go to school?
Bill Holmes studied at University of Leeds (Bachelor's degree, Biochemistry).

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