Chris sold his software business in 2010, after a 20 year career in IT and Technology, to move into the Energy industry and launched Craggs Energy as a Fuel Distributor in West Yorkshire. He is now the Chairman for ‘The Craggs Energy Group’ which includes: Craggs Energy, Moorlands, Green Arc, Green Arc Fuel Cards and LCM Environmental.All aspects of the businesses are driving change, bringing new approaches and ideas into the marketplace. Driven by Chris’s determination to invest and then leverage the latest technologies with a strong focus on strategic partnerships, the businesses have grown to significant players – quickly.

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Matthew became Managing Director in 2022 to lead the company in delivering our future growth strategy. He joined the group in 2018 after working in the downstream fuel industry for three decades and has operated within a number of reputable companies, reshaping their sales strategy and increasing their commercial offerings.
His main focus is the transition to low carbon and the utilising greener alternatives to heat and generate power. He’s worked closely with prominent traders enabling our team to offer, guide and educate our customers on the benefits of using greener solutions such as: carbon offsetting and using HVO fuel.

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Ben is an integral cog in our machine and one of our longest serving team members! Born on the border of Lancashire and Yorkshire, he’s proud to call both counties ‘home’. Since graduating from his master’s degree in Marketing and Management, following his ebusiness undergraduate degree, he’s spent 12 years in the fuel industry. He’s a pro’ in all things marketing and networking overseeing the wider ‘Craggs Energy Group’s marketing activities and strategy. Outside of work, he is a keen follower of England Rugby and holds a license for clay pigeon shooting – which he claims to be ‘reasonably successful’ at!

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Jason joined ‘The Craggs Group’ in July 2020 as our CFO. He has over 20 years’ of strong experience within Senior Finance roles across a variety of sectors, including Energy, Transport, IT and Telecoms. His passion stems from his demonstrated success for generating growth and shareholder value. He ensures finance is integrated within the heart of the business adding value and driving improvements. His analytical mind enables the long-term health and financial stability of the business. Jason is a qualified chartered accountant qualifying with Ernst & Young, with extensive experience ranging from PLCs to start-up’s, M&A, integration and private equity.

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Kevin has over 10 years’ experience in the fuel card industry, providing fuel card and fleet management solutions for large vehicle fleets, blue chip companies, trade associations and buying groups. Kevin is a people-person who goes the extra mile for his colleagues and customers. He achieved ‘Shell UK Reseller’s Top Sales Person’ in 2017.He enjoys eating out – his favourite being Chinese (Salt & Pepper Ribs) or Indian (Chicken Tikka Cheese Shahi). He’s a car, gadget and technology fanatic – especially Apple! He loves travelling and has been fortunate to travel to: America, Cuba, Mexico, Turkey & Spain to name a few!

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Zak joined us in November 2021, his role includes managing and having an overview our finance accounts and functions, stock control and FIFO calculations. He’s achieved a first-class degree in Accounting and Finance at Manchester Metropolitan University. He gained 2 and a half years’ experience by participating in a graduate programme for an Electronic Office Supplies and Products distributor. He’s furthering his credentials by working towards his ACCA qualification. In his spare time, he goes to the gym, plays football for AFC Lytham (where he’s played since he was six years old) and spends time with his friends and family.

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Ash our Team Leader and ‘is living the dream’. He has over five years’ experience in Oil and Energy, four being in Fuel Cards with a background in Solar Energy too. He has accomplished many different qualifications which includes: a National Diploma in Business and Retail. He is also very skilled in coaching and development, with a NVQ in Leadership and Management. Competition motivates him and always working to be the best he can be for his accounts. He is interested in a variety of sports including Football and F1. He also loves to go fishing with Brad!

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