Appointed October 2002
Age 53
Committee memberships: Executive, Finance
Steve Lucas has been Finance Director since his appointment and is additionally responsible for UK and US Shared Services. He joined the Board following the merger of National Grid Group plc and Lattice Group plc in October 2002. Steve had previously been Executive Director, Finance of Lattice Group plc since its demerger from BG Group plc in 2000. Previously, he was Treasurer of BG Group plc having joined British Gas plc in 1994. Prior to this he was with Shell International Petroleum Company for 11 years, occupying a number of finance management positions and treasury roles, including seven years in Africa and the Far East. Steve is also a Non-executive Director of Compass Group PLC. He is a chartered accountant.