Lisa Wieland to join National Grid as New England President and Group Executive Committee member
Lisa Wieland, the former CEO of the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), will join National Grid as the head of its New England operations and a member of the Group Executive Committee. This appointment strengthens National Grid’s leadership team and demonstrates its commitment to leading the energy transition. Lisa will report directly to National Grid CEO John Pettigrew and start her role in November.
Massport is the agency that operates Boston Logan International Airport, the Flynn Cruiseport Boston, Conley Terminal, Worcester Regional Airport, and Hanscom Field and manages a commercial real estate portfolio. Lisa started working at Massport in 2006. She became the chief administrative officer for Maritime in 2013 and the port director for the Port of Boston in 2015. She was named CEO of Massport in 2019. The Authority contributes nearly $22 billion to the New England economy every year.
“Lisa’s experience working with government and community partners, and in large-scale infrastructure projects will bring real benefit to National Grid as we work to help Massachusetts achieve its net zero ambitions while delivering the safe and reliable flow of energy to our New England customers and communities. We welcome Lisa to National Grid and to our Group Executive,” said Pettigrew. “Our entire executive team is focused on helping deliver solutions that address the challenges associated with the energy transition and enhancing our vision of playing a leading role in the clean, fair and affordable energy future.”
Lisa will take over from Steve Woerner, who will remain in charge of the New England business until the end of 2023, when he plans to leave National Grid.
“I would like to extend my personal thanks to Steve, who has made an important contribution to National Grid during his time as President of our New England business,” said Pettigrew. “He oversaw the approval for and successful separation of our Rhode Island business and has set the foundation for grid and electric sector modernization across Massachusetts. Steve will leave us at the end of the calendar year after a transitional period with Lisa, and he will go with our deep gratitude for his leadership and everything he’s achieved during his time with the company. We wish him the very best for the future.”
National Grid is working towards a green, fair and affordable energy future. In Massachusetts, National Grid is supporting the Commonwealth’s energy transition and ambitious climate goals while ensuring the Governor’s priority of keeping Massachusetts competitive in every way. Lisa has extensive experience working with community stakeholders, customers, and government officials while leading large-scale critical infrastructure projects, including the renewal of the Port of Boston.
During her time at Massport, she oversaw significant construction projects such as the upgrade of Terminal E for international flights, a new post-security terminal connection and roadways to link the airport’s busiest terminals, Terminals B and C, the deepening of Boston Harbor, and the improvement of Conley Container Terminal. To help the Commonwealth achieve its economic development and climate goals, Lisa and the leadership team at Massport also launched an ambitious Net Zero plan and expanded the Massport Model, the organization’s diversity and inclusion initiative in commercial real estate that has become a model for development in the region.
Before joining Massport, Lisa worked as a consultant for Bain & Company in Boston and as an assignment editor for CNN in Los Angeles and Atlanta. She currently serves on the Boards of Boston Children’s Hospital, the American Red Cross of Massachusetts, and the New England Council.
Massport is the agency that operates Boston Logan International Airport, the Flynn Cruiseport Boston, Conley Terminal, Worcester Regional Airport, and Hanscom Field and manages a commercial real estate portfolio. Lisa started working at Massport in 2006. She became the chief administrative officer for Maritime in 2013 and the port director for the Port of Boston in 2015. She was named CEO of Massport in 2019. The Authority contributes nearly $22 billion to the New England economy every year.
“Lisa’s experience working with government and community partners, and in large-scale infrastructure projects will bring real benefit to National Grid as we work to help Massachusetts achieve its net zero ambitions while delivering the safe and reliable flow of energy to our New England customers and communities. We welcome Lisa to National Grid and to our Group Executive,” said Pettigrew. “Our entire executive team is focused on helping deliver solutions that address the challenges associated with the energy transition and enhancing our vision of playing a leading role in the clean, fair and affordable energy future.”
Lisa will take over from Steve Woerner, who will remain in charge of the New England business until the end of 2023, when he plans to leave National Grid.
“I would like to extend my personal thanks to Steve, who has made an important contribution to National Grid during his time as President of our New England business,” said Pettigrew. “He oversaw the approval for and successful separation of our Rhode Island business and has set the foundation for grid and electric sector modernization across Massachusetts. Steve will leave us at the end of the calendar year after a transitional period with Lisa, and he will go with our deep gratitude for his leadership and everything he’s achieved during his time with the company. We wish him the very best for the future.”
National Grid is working towards a green, fair and affordable energy future. In Massachusetts, National Grid is supporting the Commonwealth’s energy transition and ambitious climate goals while ensuring the Governor’s priority of keeping Massachusetts competitive in every way. Lisa has extensive experience working with community stakeholders, customers, and government officials while leading large-scale critical infrastructure projects, including the renewal of the Port of Boston.
During her time at Massport, she oversaw significant construction projects such as the upgrade of Terminal E for international flights, a new post-security terminal connection and roadways to link the airport’s busiest terminals, Terminals B and C, the deepening of Boston Harbor, and the improvement of Conley Container Terminal. To help the Commonwealth achieve its economic development and climate goals, Lisa and the leadership team at Massport also launched an ambitious Net Zero plan and expanded the Massport Model, the organization’s diversity and inclusion initiative in commercial real estate that has become a model for development in the region.
Before joining Massport, Lisa worked as a consultant for Bain & Company in Boston and as an assignment editor for CNN in Los Angeles and Atlanta. She currently serves on the Boards of Boston Children’s Hospital, the American Red Cross of Massachusetts, and the New England Council.
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