John Pettigrew

John Pettigrew is CEO of National Grid. John joined the Group as a graduate in 1991 and has progressed through many senior management roles. John brings significant know-how and commerciality to his leadership of the executive team and management of the Group’s business.

He continues to lead the implementation of the Group's strategy. This year a new operating model was introduced under John's leadership, in order to: improve customer and stakeholder relationships; evolve our ways of working and culture; and, ensure a step change in efficiency and effectiveness. Recently John has progressed the company's strategic pivot, including the acquisition of WPD and successful sale of a majority stake in our UK Gas Transmission. He also led the company's Principal Partnership of COP26 in Glasgow in 2021.