National Grid appoints Steve Smith as Chief Strategy and Regulation Officer

Core Insights - National Grid has appointed Steve Smith as the Chief Strategy and Regulation Officer to lead the company's strategy and regulatory efforts in the US and UK as it advances energy transition initiatives [1][2][3] - The company plans to invest £60 billion over the next five years to drive economic growth, job creation, and decarbonization [3] Company Overview - National Grid is an electricity, natural gas, and clean energy delivery company serving over 20 million people in New York and Massachusetts [5] - The company is focused on creating a smarter, stronger, and cleaner energy future by enhancing its networks to meet state climate goals and reduce greenhouse gas emissions [5] Leadership Background - Steve Smith has been with National Grid since October 2021, previously serving as Group Head of Strategy and President of National Grid Partners [3][4] - He has over 25 years of experience in the energy and finance sectors, including roles at Lloyds Banking Group, Ofgem, American Electric Power, and PricewaterhouseCoopers [4]