United Way Welcomes Steve Holliday at Gala During Inaugural Visit to
Long Island

 

United Way of Long Island honored National Grid chief executive Steve Holliday and the generosity of the National Grid employees on Long Island at its Evening of Celebration Gala. The event raised over $325,000, which will be used to fund United Way of Long Island’s community impact initiatives in the areas of improving access to health care, supporting children and youth, reducing hunger and assisting neighbors in need.
Long Islanders have benefited from the generosity of National Grid employees and National Grid U.S. chairman Bob Catell, who have contributed $5.8 million to United Way of Long Island during the past 10 years.

Highlights of the evening included a live auction by Rusty Staub and presentation of an honorary team jersey to Steve Holliday by the New York Islanders.

Chris Hahn, president,CEO, United Way of Long Island, Steve Holliday, honoree, chief executive of National Grid; Kevin Law, president, CEO, LIPA and Robert Catell, chairman, National Grid U.S.
Photo by Christine Conniff Sheahan

Through his work on an international stage, Steve Holliday has become one of the most respected and recognized figures in the energy industry. Appointed chief executive of National Grid in January 2007, Steve joined National Grid Group PLC as group director for the United Kingdom and Europe in March 2001, and quickly rose through the ranks. He is the former executive director of British Borneo Oil and Gas and spent 19 years with the Exxon Group, where he held senior positions in the international gas business. Holliday has developed business opportunities involving countries from all over the world, including China, Australia, Japan, Brazil, the former Soviet Union and the United States.