The Future Focused CXOs Podcast | Episode 15 |Chris McConnachie, CFO, National Grid, New York

Discover the winning strategies used by top CXOs to drive growth in their companies, even in the toughest of times! Join us on this must-listen podcast as we learn from the best in the business world. Highlights: 1. Introduction: Chris McConnachie introduces himself as the CFO of National Grid, a utility company in New York that serves around 4 million electric and gas customers. Chris discusses his finance background, including his career in financial markets and his experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers before joining National Grid in 2008. 2. Storm Preparedness: Jay asks Chris how National Grid plans for extreme weather conditions and natural disasters, emphasizing the importance of reliable utilities during such events. 3. Balancing Sustainability and Grid Modernization: Steve inquires about how Chris, as a CFO, manages the challenge of balancing sustainability, responsiveness, and grid modernization while ensuring affordability. 4. Challenges and Opportunities in Renewable Energy: Steve asks Chris to share his insights on the key challenges and opportunities in the renewable energy space, focusing on achieving net-zero goals and building a capable workforce. 5. Technology's Impact on Customer Experience: Chris talked about the impact of technology on the customer experience and how it's changing customers' perspectives, particularly in making environmentally conscious choices. 6. Career Advice: Steve asks Chris to provide advice to individuals aspiring to leadership roles, especially in finance and the energy sector, highlighting the importance of exploring, learning, networking, and building depth.
Information
- Show
- FrequencyUpdated Weekly
- PublishedMarch 12, 2024 at 8:25 AM UTC
- Length25 min
- Season1
- Episode15
- RatingClean