National Grid has appointed Anne E. Robinson to the board as a non-executive director.
Robinson is general counsel of asset management company Vanguard, secretary of the Vanguard funds, and managing director of the office of the general counsel, which includes legal, compliance, investment stewardship and government relations. She spent the early part of her career in private law practice at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy, followed by roles at Deloitte, American Express and Citi.
Robinson has been appointed to National Grid’s safety and sustainability committee.
Paula Rosput Reynolds, chair of National Grid, said: “I am thrilled to welcome Anne to National Grid as part of our board refreshment process. Her background in governance is singular and we look forward to the wisdom and challenge she will bring to the boardroom.”