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Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Exhibit 99.1 Announcement sent to the London Stock Exchange on 01 May 2025 — National Grid plc announces CEO succession plan

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

01 May 2025

 

 

 

 

National Grid plc ("National Grid"), a leader in energy networks, is pleased to announce the appointment of Zoë Yujnovich as its next Chief Executive. She will succeed John Pettigrew who, after almost 10 years in post, has decided to retire from his role effective 16 November 2025.

 

Following a comprehensive succession planning process both the Board and John believe it is the right time to transition leadership at National Grid. Zoë's proven track record makes her ideally qualified to guide National Grid into its next phase of growth.

 

Zoë will join from Shell plc ("Shell") where she was, until recently, Integrated Gas and Upstream Director and a member of the Executive Committee. Prior to Shell, Zoë held a number of progressively senior roles at Rio Tinto, including President and Chief Executive of the Iron Ore company of Canada. She has recently joined the board of Unilever plc as a Non-Executive Director. 

 

Zoë will join the National Grid Board as Chief Executive Designate on 1 September 2025 and will be appointed Chief Executive on 17 November 2025. John will retire from the Board of Directors and his role as Chief Executive on 16 November 2025, enabling a seamless transition and orderly handover of responsibilities. 

 

John joined National Grid as a graduate in 1991. During his time at the company he has held a variety of senior roles, including UK Director of Engineering, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President for the US Electricity Distribution & Generation business, Chief Operating Officer for UK Gas Distribution, and UK Chief Operating Officer, joining the National Grid Board as Executive Director, UK in 2014. He became Group Chief Executive in 2016.

 

Paula Reynolds, Chair, National Grid, said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This announcement is being made pursuant to Listing Rule 6.4.6R.

 

There are no other matters to be disclosed under Listing Rule 6.4.8R in relation to Zoë Yujnovich's appointment.

 

The person responsible for making this announcement on behalf of National Grid plc is Julian Baddeley, Group Company Secretary.

 

 

National Grid lies at the heart of a transforming energy system, spanning the UK and the US. Our businesses supply gas and electricity, safely, reliably and efficiently to millions of customers and communities. But we also drive change through engineering innovation and by incubating new ideas with the power to revolutionise our industry.

 

National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system including delivering The Great Grid Upgrade - the largest overhaul of the UK grid in generations - and building the Upstate Upgrade, the largest investment in New York's electricity transmission network for over a century.

 

As one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world, National Grid is at the centre of a clean, fair and affordable energy future, and is one of the FTSE's largest investors in the energy transition.

 

 

Zoë Yujnovich is an international business leader recognised for her prominent roles in the energy sector and delivering performance transformation.

 

Zoë began her career with Rio Tinto, holding senior management positions across diverse international markets including Australia, USA, UK, Brazil and Canada. Her significant experience managing cross-cultural teams and driving consistent outperformance through better workforce engagement at Rio Tinto positioned her as a respected figure in international business.

 

In 2014, Zoë joined Shell plc, initially as Executive Vice President in Canada, where she successfully led major infrastructure projects critical to the company's strategy and operational delivery. Subsequently, as Shell's Country Chair and Executive Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, she led the local operational and cultural integration of BG, a US$70bn acquisition.

 

Zoë's strategic capabilities were further recognized by her appointment as Shell's Executive Vice President of Conventional Oil and Gas, based in The Hague, where she managed global operations. In October 2021, Zoë was elevated to Shell's Executive Committee, based in London, as Director of Integrated Gas and Upstream, further underscoring her key role in navigating complex global energy challenges.

 

Zoë also serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director at Unilever PLC.

 

 

 

John Pettigrew will remain as Chief Executive until 16 November 2025, but will continue to be available to the Group through to the end of his 12 month notice period, which expires on 30 April 2026. His departure will be treated in accordance with the Directors' Remuneration Policy and his service contract. Accordingly, he will continue to receive his current level of salary and benefits up to the cessation of his employment.  He will be eligible, whilst he remains Chief Executive, for a pro rata annual bonus and LTPP award and will be treated as a good leaver for the purposes of his outstanding LTPP awards, which will be pro-rated to his date of leaving but will vest at the normal dates subject to the achievement of the relevant performance conditions.

 

Additional details will be set out in the section 430(2B) disclosure that will be made available on the Company's website following his departure from the Board and will also be set out in the Directors' Remuneration Report for the year ending 31 March 2026.

 

 

Zoë Yujnovich will receive a base salary of £1,300,000 per annum. The remaining elements of her remuneration will be in line with the Directors' Remuneration Policy. On appointment, she will be granted share-based awards to replace remuneration foregone when leaving her previous employer.

 

Further details of her remuneration arrangements will be set out in the Directors' Remuneration Report for the year ending 31 March 2026.

 

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

	NATIONAL GRID plc
	By:	Beth Melges
		Beth Melges Head of Plc Governance

 

 

 

Date: 01 May 2025