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
President & CEOView bio

Andy Cukurs
Chief Operations OfficerView bio

Jeff Ringblom
Chief Development OfficerView bio

Michelle Arawwawela
Chief Investment OfficerView bio

Chris Morgan
Chief Financial OfficerView bio

David Reamer
Chief Commercial OfficerView bio

Sanjay Bhasin
Vice President, OriginationView bio

Nathan Franzen
Vice President, Project DeliveryView bio

Joe Ibrahim
Vice President, ConstructionView bio

Melissa Schmit
Vice President, Project DevelopmentView bio

Gemma Smith
Vice President, Field OperationsView bio

Lindsay Smith
Vice President, External Affairs & CommunicationsView 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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