Steve O'Connor. — Operations Associate
I spent 10 years in the military and 35 years in logistics leadership. Now I drive an HGV. And I’ve never felt more aligned. I believe leadership is not about job titles — it’s about standards, service and showing up properly. I’m currently: • An HGV Driver • An Endurance Athlete completing ultra-distance challenges • An Adult Volunteer Instructor with the Army Cadet Force • A Military Veteran • A Fundraiser for the Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK My focus now is simple: Build resilience. Serve others. Lead by example. In 2025 I completed a 5-day ultra marathon in Nevada and I’m currently undertaking “Challenge 48” — running a marathon in every historic UK county, incorporating its highest natural point, to raise funds and awareness for cadets. Why? Because young people need strong role models. Because standards matter. Because comfort is overrated. I’m particularly passionate about: • Mental resilience • Male wellbeing • Discipline without ego • Leadership without rank • Proving reinvention is possible at any age If you believe grit still matters — we’ll get on.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Logistics and Supply Chain Management expert with military experience.
Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Experience: 28 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Leadership
- Logistics Management
- Project Management
Career Highlights
- 10 years in military logistics leadership.
- Achieved £1.2M savings in logistics operations.
- Passionate advocate for mental resilience and leadership.
Work Experience
Independent
Truck Driver (3 mos)
Americold Logistics, LLC.
European Transport Manager (1 yr 3 mos)
Logistics Manager (1 yr 8 mos)
Kindertons Accident Management
Head of Depot Network (3 yrs 2 mos)
Regional Network Manager North (7 mos)
Aldi UK
Section Leader Assistant Transport Manager (6 yrs 1 mo)
Merseyside Veterinary Ambulance
Independent Business Owner (5 yrs 6 mos)
Face2Face Fundraising GmbH
Regional Fundraising Team Manager (4 yrs 1 mo)
Reynolds Fuels
Fuel Tanker Driver (1 yr 4 mos)
Royal Air Force (RAF)
Royal Air Force Tactical Supply Wing (TSW) (10 yrs 1 mo)
Logistics Specialist (10 yrs 1 mo)
Education
Logistics at Royal Air Force
at Woodchurch high school
at The Open University
Bachelor's degree at The Open University