National Grid PLC 6-K, filed Nov 23, 2021

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date: 23 November 2021

Commission File Number: 001-14958

NATIONAL GRID plc

(Registrant’s Name)

1-3 Strand

London WC2N 5EH, England

(Registrant’s Address)

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Please see Exhibit 99.1 Announcement sent to the London Stock Exchange on 23 November 2021 — 'Board Changes'

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date:23 November 2021

EXHIBIT INDEX

Document

Exhibit 99.1

23 November 2021

National Grid plc ('National Grid' or 'the Company')

Board Changes

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.11R and as indicated in the 2020/21 Annual Report and Accounts the Company announces that Mark Williamson, having reached his maximum term as an Independent Non-executive Director, will retire from the Board on 31 December 2021. With effect from 1 January 2022, Thérèse Esperdy will become the Senior Independent Director.

The Company further announces that Jonathan Dawson will step down as Chair of the Remuneration Committee on 31 December 2021, having served in this role since July 2013. Ian Livingston, who has been a member of the Remuneration Committee since his appointment, will become Chair of the Committee with effect from 1 January 2022. Jonathan will remain on the Remuneration Committee to support Ian with this transition, and also on the Finance Committee and the Board, before he retires later in 2022.

Paula Rosput Reynolds, Chair of National Grid, said: “The Board takes this opportunity to thank Mark for his many and significant contributions to National Grid. His incisiveness and his commitment to National Grid have been singular. Despite his departure from our Board, Mark's guidance will doubtlessly have a lasting influence across a range of UK businesses.”

In accordance with the Listing Rules, there are no additional matters that would require disclosure under 9.6.11R of the Listing Rules of the UK Financial Conduct Authority.

CONTACTS

Investors:

Nick Ashworth                   +44 (0) 7814 355590

Media:

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