Justin Galligard
CEO, Norse GroupJustin joined Norse Group in 2006 after completing an MBA in Business Administration and Management. He also holds an MSc in Environmental Impact Assessment and a BSc in Environmental Sciences
He worked as Operations Director in a wide range of Norse divisions, and helped develop the company’s pioneering local authority partnership model.
In 2020 Justin was appointed Chief Operating Officer, and in January 2022 became Chief Executive Officer. In this role he has embraced the ESG agenda, introducing the mantra of “Improving People’s Lives”.
Norse Group has an annual turnover of £350 million, and employs over 9,500 people across the UK. Wholly owned by Norfolk County Council, it is the country’s largest and most successful local authority owned trading company.
This ownership means that Norse Group combines commercial knowhow with a public service ethos, and has a strong commitment to ESG, championing social value and committed to achieving net zero.
My Speaker Sessions
Friday 08 December 2023
Will Oflog lead to a better governance - or will it increase risk aversion?
With the new watchdog expanding its remit, there are fears of overreach. While in theory Oflog should help councils achieve better governance, its presence may mean that leadership teams feel inhibited and less prepared to innovate and invest to improve their finances.
