Experience30+ Years
LevelLeadership
Executive Overview
By creating a culture of ambition, accountability and continuous improvement, I believe organisations can raise performance, accelerate results and create greater value for everyone they serve. This is my focus as CEO of National Grid, and a clear thread throughout my career, from frontline engineering, to leading businesses across sectors and countries.
Career Timeline
- National GridCurrentSep 2025–Present· 1 yr 1 mo
- Chief Executive OfficerCurrentSep 2025–Present
- Oct 2014–Sep 2025· 10 yrs 11 mos
- Integrated Gas & Upstream DirectorFeb 2023–Sep 2025
- Upstream DirectorOct 2021–Feb 2023
- Executive Vice President Conventional Oil and Gas2020–Oct 2021
- Chairman Shell AustraliaApr 2017–2020
- EVP oil sands operationsOct 2014–Mar 2017
- Feb 1996–Sep 2014· 18 yrs 7 mos
- Chief Executive Officer2010–Sep 2014
- President Rio Tinto BrasilSep 2008–2010
- Executive Advisor to CEOMay 2007–Aug 2008
- Greater Paraburdoo Plant ManagerOct 2004–May 2007
- Manager, Business AnalysisOct 2000–Sep 2004
- Engineer, ProcessFeb 1996–Oct 2000
Education
masters of business administration
executive mba
University of Utah
bachelor of engineering
materials
The University of Western AustraliaExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
Zoe Yujnovich
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Skills & Expertise
Change ManagementEngineeringFeasibility StudiesLeadershipBase MetalsLean ManufacturingManagementBusiness Process ImprovementGeological MappingIron OreContract NegotiationCopperContinuous ImprovementCommissioningCoalBusiness StrategyGeologyContract ManagementEnvironmental Management SystemsMaintenance Management