Graeme Cooper

Graeme is a well-respected and experienced senior leader in energy, infrastructure and clean transport, with over two decades working in the power, renewable energy and utilities sectors. He has been described as having a keen listening ear and a willingness to share advice in order to drive forward transport decarbonisation. Now Global Solutions Director at Jacobs, until January 2023, Graeme was the focal point for the National Grid’s work on EVs. Alongside leading and coordinating the work relating to the UK regulated business of National Grid, he led the decarbonisation of transport project. This has helped the UK government, as well as both the energy and automotive industries transition towards zero emission vehicles. Alongside Head of Fleet Lorna McAtear in tenth place, he is the second figure from National Grid to be included in the 2022 GF100 Most Influential. It’s nothing new for Graeme, though, as he has featured in the prestigious list three times since 2020. However, this fourth entry marks the first time he has deservedly climbed to the top spot. As an organisation, National Grid is supporting all low carbon alternatives, and is technology agnostic to support all decarbonisation solutions, regardless of technology and fuel.