John Mark Pettigrew (born October 1968) is a British businessman, the CEO of

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Early life

John Mark Pettigrew was born in October 1968 in

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, Wales. His father was John Pettigrew and his mother, Patricia. Pettigrew graduated from

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, where he earned a bachelor of science in economics and a master's degree in international economics and banking.

Career

Pettigrew joined National Grid as a graduate in 1991. He joined the board in April 2014. In November 2015, it was announced that

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, the CEO for ten years, would leave in March 2016, and that Pettigrew, its UK executive director who joined National Grid 25 years ago, would succeed him.

Personal life

Pettigrew married Lesley Davies in 1996. They have two daughters.

References

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