John Pettigrew
Former Chief Executive Officer, National Grid plc · United Kingdom
John Pettigrew is the CEO of National Grid plc (NGG). Pettigrew is based in the United Kingdom. Pettigrew was born in 1968 in Pontypridd and educated at Cardiff University.
Joined National Grid as a graduate in 1991 and progressed through senior management roles. Became Group Chief Executive in 2016 and stepped down in November 2025. Earned a bachelor's degree in economics and master's degree in international economics and banking from Cardiff University.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of John Pettigrew has focused on his leadership at National Grid during a period of infrastructure challenges and personnel transition. Headlines document scrutiny over network maintenance spending, questions about major infrastructure projects including Welsh pylon networks, and concerns over the grid's capacity to handle surging data-center connections. Pettigrew stepped down as National Grid chief in 2025, with Zoë Yujnovich appointed as his successor, and he subsequently took on a non-executive director role at BAE Systems.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- 1968 · Pontypridd
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Education
- Cardiff University
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John Pettigrew: FAQ
- Who is John Pettigrew?
- John Pettigrew is the Former Chief Executive Officer of National Grid plc, based in United Kingdom.
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- John Pettigrew is CEO of National Grid plc.
- Where was John Pettigrew educated?
- John Pettigrew studied at Cardiff University.