Sir John Parker
Chairman
energy
National Grid
United Kingdom
Biography
Sir John Parker became Chairman in October 2002 following the merger of National Grid Group plc and Lattice Group plc having been Chairman of Lattice Group plc since its demerger from BG Group plc in 2000. Sir John’s career has encompassed the engineering, shipbuilding and defence industries. He is Chairman of Anglo American plc and Deputy Chairman of DP World (Dubai). He is also a Non-executive Director of Carnival plc and Carnival Corporation, Inc., and the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) and Chancellor of the University of Southampton. Sir John was previously Senior Non-executive Director (Chair) of the Court of the Bank of England, a former joint Chairman of Mondi plc, a former Chairman of P&O Group and of RMC Group plc, and a former Chairman and Chief Executive of Harland & Wolff plc and Babcock International Group PLC.
Research Interest
grids, power
