Steve Gilroy
CEO TOOLKITS LTD.
London, Greater London, United Kingdom (UK)
About
Following 30+ years in roles that included Founder, CEO, MD, General Manager, and International VP Steve now spends his time as a Scaling Up Coach, Vistage Chair and Non-Exec Director helping business leaders achieve their growth goals.
Steve has led businesses ranging in size from start-up through to £100m and has been involved in a wide range of businesses, from early-stage technology firms to being a senior executive for several global organisations. Steve is a forward-looking visionary and a master of practical strategy execution. He has initiated and led significant change, growth, acquisition and exit programmes and has a track record for implementing crystal-clear business plans that achieve significant and sustainable growth in domestic markets and on an international basis.
Professional Highlights
Global business experience across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and North America.
Over 20+ years coaching business leaders, founders and owners within tech, manufacturing, education, supply chain, service, hospitality, not-for-profit, construction and retail sectors.
Skilled executive coach, experienced in many coaching, problem solving, planning and business model techniques.
Skilled facilitator for Strategic/ Growth Planning sessions, Value Proposition, Business Model Designs and Sales Strategy.
Personal Highlights
Married to Jenny and father to two adult sons (Mike and Ben); both software developers and entrepreneurs.
A land-locked sailor (for most of the year).
Coaching Regions
Europe
Industry of Expertise
Biotech/R&D/Science/Chemicals
Building/Construction
Coaching/Business Consulting
Computer/IT/Software Development
Customer Support
Education/Training
Engineering
Food Services/Hospitality
Human Resources/Training/Dev.
Insurance
Legal Services
Logistics/Transportation
Manufacturing/Production/Operations
Marketing
Retail
Other
“I have had the good fortune to work with Steve as my executive career has progressed. His guidance, coaching and mentorship combined with business insights and knowledge have been invaluable in helping me to develop my own team and business, and overcome tough business challenges. Brilliant at listening and challenging your ways of thinking, he is great at holding you accountable to follow through on your own business and personal objectives. Approachable and down to earth I can’t recommend him enough both as a personal business coach, as well strategic business consultant.
-Lisa Munro, MD | Marke Creative, UK
”Steve has offered significant and impactful guidance and support to me these past years. His effective chairing of our “CEO peer group”, alongside monthly 121 coaching and mentoring sessions, have helped me to identify and maintain a sharp focus on delivering the needs of my board, business - and our people. Steve's candid approach to providing challenge to me and giving direct feedback is both refreshing and has helped me to drive our Group's evolution and growth at pace, and with a level of personal resilience that I know he has very much helped to nurture. Steve always provides deep food for thought during our exchanges, and is someone I feel privileged to call both a mentor and friend.”
-Anders Reeves, Founder/CEO | CovertSwarm
”I was a Vistage member for 10 years and during that time worked closely with Steve when he was CEO of Vistage and more recently I had the good fortune of Steve being my Vistage Chair. You couldn't hope for a better Chair - advisor, confidante, mentor, friend - he ticks all those boxes. I value his insight, knowledge, and the way he really cares. He's definitely the person you want on speed dial as you grow your business.”
-Sara Daw, CEO | The Liberti Group