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Zoe Yujnovich has been appointed to the board as executive director with effect from 01st September 2025. Zoe Yujnovich is an international business leader recognized for her prominent roles in the energy sector and delivering performance transformation. Zoe 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, Zoe 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. Zoe’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, Zoe 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. Zoe also serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director at Unilever PLC. Zoe Yujnovich, executive director, will be appointed as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 16th November 2025.

Andy trained and qualified as a chartered accountant with PricewaterhouseCoopers and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Joining National Grid in 2008, Andy has significant financial experience and commercial acumen, having held a number of senior finance leadership roles across the Group, including Group Financial Controller, UK Chief Financial Officer and Group Tax and Treasury Director. Andy has in-depth knowledge of National Grid, in both the UK and the US, and has broad experience across operational and corporate finance roles, including a proven track record of leading and delivering value-creating strategies, significant transformation programmes, and significant transactional experience. Andy is also a member of the 100 Group Main Committee and Chair of the Tax Committee contributing to domestic and international finance and regulatory matters. External appointments: Non-executive Director of Weir Group plc.

Paula brings a wealth of board-level experience to National Grid, having led global companies in the energy and financial sectors. She has over 20 years’ experience as a Non-executive Director in both the UK and US across multiple sectors and businesses and has brought a strategic and regulatory lens on issues to the Board. During her career, Paula has played a vital role with several company-wide transformations and mergers. She is recognised for having transformed AGL Resources from a local utility into a multi-state energy and telecommunications company and for materially enhancing the operating and financial performance of Safeco Corp, a US insurance company that was ultimately acquired by Liberty Mutual. External appointments: Non-executive Director of GE Vernova and Chair of the Safety & Sustainability Committee, Non-executive Director of Linde plc.

Ian brings a wealth of experience to National Grid, having been both CEO and CFO of BT Group plc, and CFO of Dixons Group. In addition to a highly successful executive career, he has also had extensive non-executive experience in large UK and US public companies as board, audit and remuneration committee chair. Ian also has significant experience of large, regulated companies operating in both the UK and internationally. He is a member of the House of Lords and has also previously served in the UK government as Minister of State for Trade and Investment. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant. External appointments: Non-executive Director of S&P Global Inc, Chair of BGF Group plc, Member of the House of Lords.

Iain has significant financial experience, gained in a range of sectors and operating in regulated environments globally. He was most recently Chief Financial Officer at GSK plc, where he was responsible for several of its key global functions, including Finance, Investor Relations and Technology. Prior to this, Iain was Group Finance Director at HSBC Holdings plc for eight years, working across Asia, the US and Europe, and previously worked at General Electric, Dowell Schlumberger and Price Waterhouse. Iain’s extensive background knowledge and financial expertise allow him to effectively chair the Audit & Risk Committee. Iain is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, holds an MA in Business Studies and Accounting, and received an Honorary Doctorate from Aberdeen University in Scotland. External appointments: Non-executive Director of Schroders plc, Non-executive Director of UK Government Investments Ltd. Iain Mackay, an independent Non-executive Director of the Company, has been appointed a director of O-I Glass, Inc. effective 14 May 2025.

Earl has substantial experience in the global industrial and energy sectors as an Executive and Non-executive Director. With a career of over 40 years in the chemical industry, he has a track record of successfully leading transformative growth projects and driving pioneering technology innovation. Earl is a former chair of the US Federal Reserve Bank of New Orleans and was a member of the Federal Reserves Energy Advisory Committee for several years. He has an enhanced knowledge of cyber risk having graduated from the Carnegie Mellon University Cyber-Risk Oversight Program for Corporate Directors. External appointments: Non-executive Director of Olin Corporation, Non-executive Director of Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co.

Jacqui has significant non-executive experience in complex science and technology-centric businesses and in her executive career as a divisional CEO in the technology industry. She has global broad business experience, including in mergers and acquisitions, and has worked across numerous international and emerging markets. Jacqui has expertise in leading technology-enabled transformations, digital, cyber security, technology and business process solutions. Jacqui has formerly held various senior positions with Hewlett Packard (HP), including Chief of Staff to the Chairman and CEO, SVP HP Enterprise Services, Electronic Data Systems (which was acquired by HP) and KPMG. External appointments: Chair of Tesco Bank, Senior Independent Director and Remuneration Committee Chair of Croda International plc, Senior Independent Director at Softcat plc.

Anne has over 20 years’ legal experience in the financial services industry, where she has counselled senior executives on a wide range of legal, regulatory and business issues. She currently serves as Managing Director, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of the Vanguard Group, Inc. Anne brings to the Board expansive and varied legal experience in the financial services and consulting fields as well as experience of working closely with boards and investors on a broad range of ESG issues. Anne earned a BS from Hampton University and a JD from Columbia University Law School and is an advocate for sponsorship and mentorship of other women in the legal profession. External appointments: Managing Director, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of The Vanguard Group, Inc.

Julian Baddeley has been appointed as Group Company Secretary, with effect from 1st July 2024. Julian is a Chartered Company Secretary and corporate lawyer and joins from abrdn plc, where he was Group Company Secretary.