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Jon Butterworth

Jon Butterworth

Chief Executive Officer

Jon has more than 45 years’ experience in the gas and electricity industry and a strong track record of building successful businesses in regulated and competitive energy markets across the UK, Europe and US.

Jon has held multiple leadership roles working in Europe, UK, and US. Prior to his current role, he was the Managing Director of National Grid Ventures, leading amongst other things the construction of the electricity interconnector fleet across the North Sea connecting enough carbon free energy from Europe to power 7.8 million homes in the UK.

Jon was awarded the MBE in 2009 for services to Britain’s Gas Industry. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors, a Companion of the Institute of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM) as well as being the current President of the Pipeline Industries Guild. He is a non-executive director of Pennon Group and chairs the Pennon Health & Safety Committee.

Setting our strategy, values and standards

Our Board of Directors is responsible for strategic planning, overseeing safety and the delivery of our objectives, and ensuring our culture and values are aligned to support our long-term success. It also determines our approach to risk and sets the values and standards for the group. 

Leadership