– UK, London – National Grid (LON: NG) today announced the appointment of Jacqui Ferguson to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director effective from 1 January 2024.
“As National Grid continues to invest in support of the energy transition, Jacqui’s varied professional background will make her an invaluable advisor to our organisation. She hails from a digital company that went through transformation, has experience in energy development and engineering, and is known for her collaborative style in the boardroom.” said Board Chair, Paula Rosput Reynolds.
Jacqui Ferguson will also join the Audit & Risk Committee.
The company also announced that Liz Hewitt will step down from the Board on 31 January 2024.
About Jacqui Ferguson
Jacqui Ferguson will bring a broad perspective to the Board through her wealth of knowledge in large-scale, growth-oriented technology environments across several continents, industries and business functions. She is currently Chair of Tesco Bank, Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee of Croda International plc, Deputy Chair of Engineering UK and Chair of the Remuneration Committee and Non-Executive Director at John Wood Group PLC. As announced today, she will be stepping down from the Board of John Wood Group PLC following their AGM on 9 May 2024.
Jacqui Ferguson said “I am delighted to be joining the team at National Grid at a time when the energy transition and how it is enabled is so important for all stakeholders”.
About Jacqui Ferguson
Jacqui Ferguson is currently Chair of Tesco Bank, Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee of Croda International plc, and Deputy Chair of Engineering UK, a charity focused on inspiring young people from all kinds of backgrounds into engineering careers. She is also currently Chair of the Remuneration Committee and Non-Executive Director at John Wood Group PLC but will be stepping down from its Board post their AGM on 9 May 2024 and as Chair of its Remuneration Committee on 1 January 2024. From 1 January 2024, Jacqui will be joining the Board of Softcat plc as a Non-Executive Director. Previously, she held several significant executive roles at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, including SVP and MD. Before this, Jacqui held executive roles at Electronic Data Systems, including Director of EMEA Strategic Business Planning.
SOURCE: https://www.nationalgrid.com/
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