Our Leadership
In partnership with our parent company, National Grid, we are leading the transition to a clean, fair, and affordable energy future for all. Our deep expertise, results-oriented culture and financial strength, paired with our farmer-friendly foundation and commitment to building a safe, responsible and community-focused business, sets us apart as an industry leader.
National Grid Renewables is transforming the energy landscape and repowering America with sustainable and economically beneficial renewable energy. We have successfully developed thousands of megawatts of wind, solar, and energy storage projects throughout the United States.
We develop, construct, and operate renewable energy projects. We attract and retain expertise in the following areas:
Our leadership team represents the industry’s top talent and is firmly committed to driving sustainability and economic growth in the communities that host our projects.
Meet Our Executive Team
Blake Nixon
PresidentView bio
Andy Cukurs
Chief Operating OfficerView bio
Jeff Ringblom
Head of Development – US Onshore RenewablesView bio
Michelle Arawwawela
Vice President of Investment and Portfolio ManagementView bio
Sanjay Bhasin
Vice President, OriginationView bio
Betsy Engelking
Vice President, Policy and RTO StrategyView bio
Nathan Franzen
Vice President, DevelopmentView bio
Joe Ibrahim
Vice President of Construction and EngineeringView bio
Roger Johanson
Vice President, Project FinanceView bio
John Larkey
Vice President, Power MarketingView bio
Joe Melsha
Vice President, OperationsView bio
Chris Morgan
Chief Financial OfficerView bio
Randall Porter, P.E.
Vice President, TransmissionView bio
David Reamer
Head of New Business StrategyView bio
Gemma Smith
Vice President, Safety, Health, Environment, Social and Governance (SHESG)View bio
Meet Our Board Members
Ben Wilson
Chief Strategy and External Affairs Officer and Interim President, National Grid Ventures View bio
Blake Nixon
President, National Grid Renewables
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Mitchell Carroll
General Counsel,
National Grid Ventures
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Julie Taylor
Chief Financial Officer, National Grid Renewables
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Guy van Nieuwenhove
SVP – Director of Portfolio Management & Business Development, National Grid Ventures
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