CEO MONTHLY / NOVEMBER 2026 10 Communication, Adaptation, Innovation: The Royle Formula for Success stablished in 2001 by Graham Royle, GRI Group was quickly established as a global player in these chosen markets. As the company’s entrepreneur and innovator, Graham has implemented his vision to create a vertically integrated group of companies serving a number of industries through B2B chemicals manufacturing and the contract manufacturing of bath and body, personal care, haircare, skincare, and cosmetics products, taking his own brands directly to market through B2C and D2C channels. As Founder, Chairman, and CEO of GRI Group Limited, Graham is responsible for providing the strategic leadership and direction required for the business to grow strategically under the GRI Group umbrella. Drawing on extensive commercial and strategic knowledge, together with strong interpersonal and leadership skills, Graham works closely with his management team to build upon the company’s strengths while identifying new opportunities for sustainable evolution. Graham incorporated GRI Group more than two decades ago, following a 17-year long career spent in large PLCs. Graham has refined his expertise across all functions over the course of his career, which included serving as a Functional Director for four years and as a Managing Director and Chief Executive for ten years across various companies. For the last three decades, the CEO has been steered by his motto, “Business should be fun but not funny. Enjoy it but take it seriously.” Headquartered in Sheffield, England, GRI Group is the industry-leading innovator behind Libra Speciality Chemicals, Expac, and I Love Cosmetics. The company has taken the chemical products manufacturing landscape by storm on a mission steered by the expert vision of Founder, Chairman, and CEO Graham Royle, who has recently earned recognition in the Most Influential CEO Awards 2026. We explored Graham’s role in further depth below, following his latest success. E Within GRI Group, Graham believes in a can-do attitude and encourages every member of his team to have fun while asserting the value of hard work. He strives to look after his team, developing motivating internal promotions on a regular basis and ensuring that every employee feels comfortable to express their true feelings at work. What’s more, all members of the team are kept in the loop regarding any major plans or changes impacting the business, as Graham stresses the importance of open communication on both sides. All businesses face challenges throughout their operation, some even beyond their immediate sphere to influence. Having always been Chairman and CEO of GRI Group, Graham has come to stand as a rock for his people to lean on when times are troubled. He is known across the group for his calm and visionary approach, which has always resulted in the company continuing to invest and persevere through the short-term crises with a view of achieving long-term success. The modern landscape is dynamic, reshaped by the ever-changing needs of consumers. Graham believes that it is important for GRI Group to lead from the front with technology, products, and services to stay ahead of the competition. Alongside driving strategy and group direction, the CEO spends much time developing enduring long-term relationships with clients and customers alike. In doing so, he ensures that GRI Group has the connections to source limited materials where others cannot, an increasingly important capability in this field. With an ethos built around communication, adaptation, and industry-leading innovation, Graham has cultivated what is often described as a “legendary” culture of service across his team, which has played an instrumental role in setting GRI Group head and shoulders above its competition. The CEO has steered his team from strength to strength over the last two decades, demonstrating the importance of listening to his team, maintaining industry connections, and always looking to the future. Now, Graham looks ahead with equal parts ambition and satisfaction. He currently stands as the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of a highly successful and growing group of companies, but his enthusiasm for his work will never diminish. The CEO looks forward to building more enjoyment for his team, while ensuring that GRI Group remains strong, wellrespected, and continually delivering on innovation. For his unwavering dedication and unrivalled expertise, we at CEO Monthly are proud to recognise Graham Royle as the UK’s Most Influential CEO 2026 in the area of Chemical Products Manufacturing. Contact: Graham Royle Company: GRI Group Limited Web Address: www.grigroup.co.uk
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