Title: Senior Vice President of U.S. Policy and Regulation
Company: National Grid
Location: Natick, Massachusetts, United States
Michael C. Calviou, senior vice president of U.S. policy and regulation at National Grid, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in management.
With nearly three and a half decades of experience to his credit, Mr. Calviou has built a successful career in executive management. He currently serves as senior vice president of U.S. policy and regulation at National Grid, a position he has held since 2022, where he leads all regulatory activities and strategies across the U.S. and U.K. National Grid is a multinational electricity and gas utility company. It operates in the U.K. and the U.S., focusing on the transmission and distribution of electricity and natural gas. In the U.K., National Grid owns and operates the electricity transmission network, while in the U.S., it operates gas and electric utilities in various states, including New York and Massachusetts. The company manages and maintains critical infrastructure, ensures reliable energy delivery, and invests in energy innovations. His experience includes roles at National Grid, including group head of regulatory strategy from 2021 to 2022, senior vice president of strategy and regulation from 2018 to 2021, and senior vice president of regulation and pricing from 2015 to 2018. He was also director of transmission network service from 2012 to 2015, director of asset management from 2009 to 2012, and director of distribution customer support from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, he served as vice president of regulation and commercial for U.S. transmission from 2004 to 2005 and held various roles at National Grid from 1990 to 2004.
Mr. Calviou also serves on the board of the Alliance for Transportation Electrification and is a volunteer and supporter of Christian churches. He laid a solid educational foundation with a bachelor’s degree in theoretical physics from the University of Cambridge, which he earned in 1990. Reflecting on his path, after college, he explored opportunities with various companies, including those in the oil and gas sector. He sought a role that aligned with his studies, and energy companies appeared to be a natural fit. National Grid ultimately proved to be the best option for him, and he has now been with the company for three decades.
Mr. Calviou takes great pride in his journey from being a subject matter expert to an organizational leader. Leadership came naturally to him, and he is proud of the many individuals he has recruited, managed, mentored, and coached over the years. Additionally, throughout his career, he has successfully bridged the gap between technical engineering and business finance, uniting these areas to create effective solutions. He attributes his success to learning and sharing technical knowledge, collaborating with a wide range of people, and engaging in meaningful discussions with peers and colleagues. His focus on providing feedback fosters both personal and professional growth. In the coming years, he is committed to making a positive difference and plans to continue working with National Grid on business and customer strategies. In advising aspiring professionals, he emphasizes the importance of seeking diverse perspectives on complex issues. Recognizing that there is rarely a single right answer, he stresses the need to listen to various viewpoints from external stakeholders and customer groups.
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