Media Coverage

Granby Managing Director Caroline Noblett joined PM+M’s Lead, Learn + Grow to discuss leading an employee-owned business with confidence, culture and care. Caroline shares her approach to leadership, mentorship, work-life balance and shaping Granby’s future.

Caroline appeared on Viva PR’s PR in the Real World podcast to discuss Granby’s experience of becoming employee-owned. The episode covers clear internal communication, stakeholder management and the practical realities of making an Employee Owned Trust work well.

Packaging News covered Caroline Noblett’s promotion to Managing Director of Granby Marketing Services. The article explores the succession plan following Granby’s transition to employee ownership and Caroline’s move from Head of Finance and Human Resources into the Managing Director role.

Granby, based in Blackburn, has been named the Logistics Service Provider of the Year at the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) Awards for Excellence 2024.

The prestigious event, held at the Royal Lancaster in London, was a momentous occasion for Granby and a significant achievement for Lancashire. This accolade is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and excellence of the Granby team, and it highlights the thriving business landscape in our great county.

Lancashire Business View magazine have for many years published an annual feature highlighting the achievements of women in business. This year they wanted the spotlight to shine on those under the age of 36. They had a tremendous response and many impressive nominations highlighting the achievements of young women in all types of business across our county. Their talent, energy and enthusiasm shone through.

Out of that list an independent judging panel chose a selection of younger business women who they believe are making a real difference and are pointing the way to a brighter future for Lancashire. Granby would like to congratulate our managing director, Caroline Noblett on being selected for this list.

Clare Bottle visited Granby in late January 2024, along with local MP, Kate Hollern to tour the company’s facilities and learn more about the company. The visit was jointly hosted by Granby Managing Director, Caroline Noblett, and Granby Head of Client Relationships and Business Development, Victoria Pittman.

2024 The Year of Warehousing campaign marks the 80th anniversary of the UK Warehousing Association and the visit recognised Granby’s own close relationship with the UKWA as Victoria Pittman sits on the UKWA membership board.

The national 2024 Year of Warehousing campaign, announced by Minister Richard Holden MP at the House of Lords in October, continued last week as Clare Bottle, CEO of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), arrived in Blackburn as part of her nationwide tour of 80 UK warehouses to showcase this important sector. During the visit Clare presented a certificate to Caroline Noblett and Victoria Pittman marking the occasion.

Packaging News featured Caroline Noblett in a special report on the recruitment pressures affecting the packaging sector. Caroline discussed the importance of treating people well, developing skills and making retention a genuine business priority.

Warehouse & Logistics News reported Victoria Pittman’s appointment to the UK Warehousing Association management board. The article recognises Victoria’s leadership in client services and business development, and Granby’s active relationship with the UKWA.