Founded by leaders who believe there is a better way.
Our co-founders have spent their careers working across consulting firms, international PLCs and energy operators — leading change, managing complex stakeholder environments, enabling growth and delivering major projects.
Frustrated by traditional consulting models, Granite Bridge was set up to deliver real progress, tangible results and better businesses.
Colin Ross
Co-founder
Colin is a senior strategy, marketing and communications leader with more than 25 years of international experience helping organisations navigate strategic change. A former PLC Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer, he has led global strategy, marketing and communications for major organisations including Wood PLC and Aker Solutions ASA.
He brings deep expertise in clarifying strategic direction, aligning stakeholders and guiding leadership teams through reputation-critical moments. Alongside his executive roles, Colin has advised organisations including BP, Shell, Technip and Unilever.
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Craig Patterson
Co-founder
Craig is a senior project and change specialist with two decades of experience leading complex programmes and portfolios for high-risk industries. Working for energy operators, project delivery consultancies and engineering firms, he has led teams through high-impact delivery challenges in the energy sector, helping translate strategic intent into coordinated execution from the boardroom to the frontline.
Craig brings a strong track record in execution, transformation and leadership communication. His focus is on maintaining momentum, solving practical problems and ensuring that delivery remains aligned to strategic priorities.
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Our handpicked team of fractional advisors brings together a unique combined capability to deliver transformational solutions built on experience in complex organisations. They include:
Leadership & Strategy
Senior operators — CEO, MD and C-suite — with hands-on experience leading complex organisations through transformation and change.
Technology
Innovators in AI deployment and technology-based solutions for process optimisation and workflow streamlining.
People & Organisation
HR leaders and behavioural specialists with deep experience in workforce engagement, culture change and organisational design.
Project Delivery
Project managers, directors and controls professionals available to run complex, multi-workstream programmes.
Communications & Marketing
Brand strategists, change communications leaders and marketing experts focused on business positioning, culture change and market growth.
Contracts & Commercial
Contracts and commercial partners with the expertise to manage risk and navigate complex procurement processes.