Experience

Etihad Rail Operating Companies

• United Arab Emirates
• Rail Transportation
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Executive Commercial Director

  • Nov 2023 - Present



Nuclear Transport Solutions

• National

• Managing Director Direct Rail Services, Deputy CEO Nuclear Transport Solutions

  • Feb 2021 - Sep 2023



Direct Rail Services

• Rail Transportation
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Jul 2020 - Sep 2023

• Interim Managing Director

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2020



DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED

• Carlisle, United Kingdom

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2019



Direct Rail Services

• Rail Transportation
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Commercial and Business Development Director

  • Oct 1997 - Jul 2015

  Chris Connelly BSc – Director of Commercial and Business Development Chris is responsible for all Company Commercial and Business Development activities in addition to all sales marketing and procurement functions. These responsibilities also encompass legal services, insurance, public relations and company strategy development. Having joined the company in 1997, Chris has overseen the profitable growth and development of the company which is now leader in the critical and… Show more Chris Connelly BSc – Director of Commercial and Business Development Chris is responsible for all Company Commercial and Business Development activities in addition to all sales marketing and procurement functions. These responsibilities also encompass legal services, insurance, public relations and company strategy development. Having joined the company in 1997, Chris has overseen the profitable growth and development of the company which is now leader in the critical and bespoke transport market. Previously he held the position of UK Commercial Manager within British Nuclear Fuels where he lead commercial discussions with Magnox Generation and British Energy to conclude £9bn lifetime contracts to manage spent fuel from generating stations. Graduating with a BSc Hons in Physics, Economics and Accounting, with over 20 years of high level commercial experience, Chris has developed best practise through a combination of nuclear and rail expertise. 46 years old, Chris is married with 3 Children and is a keen golfer and junior rugby coach. Show less Chris Connelly BSc – Director of Commercial and Business Development Chris is responsible for all Company Commercial and Business Development activities in addition to all sales marketing and procurement functions. These responsibilities also encompass legal services, insurance, public relations and company strategy development. Having joined the company in 1997, Chris has overseen the profitable growth and development of the company which is now leader in the critical and… Show more Chris Connelly BSc – Director of Commercial and Business Development Chris is responsible for all Company Commercial and Business Development activities in addition to all sales marketing and procurement functions. These responsibilities also encompass legal services, insurance, public relations and company strategy development. Having joined the company in 1997, Chris has overseen the profitable growth and development of the company which is now leader in the critical and bespoke transport market. Previously he held the position of UK Commercial Manager within British Nuclear Fuels where he lead commercial discussions with Magnox Generation and British Energy to conclude £9bn lifetime contracts to manage spent fuel from generating stations. Graduating with a BSc Hons in Physics, Economics and Accounting, with over 20 years of high level commercial experience, Chris has developed best practise through a combination of nuclear and rail expertise. 46 years old, Chris is married with 3 Children and is a keen golfer and junior rugby coach. Show less