John Pettigrew

John Pettigrew

executive United Kingdom

John Pettigrew is the Chief Executive of National Grid, a prominent energy and utility company in the UK. With over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, Pettigrew has been instrumental in leading National Grid through significant changes and challenges in the energy landscape. Recently, he made headlines by addressing the power outage at Heathrow Airport caused by a fire at the North Hyde substation, asserting that other substations were available to supply power and questioning the airport's decision to shut down operations.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
135,496
Power
7,113$
Sentiment
6.10
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 3 6.67 0.08% +0% 67,886,011 54,512 $2,700,000 2,168$
New Zealand 2 6.00 0.09% +0% 4,822,233 4,249 $210,000 185$
United States 1 6.00 0.02% +0% 331,002,651 74,199 $21,000,000 4,707$
Luxembourg 1 6.00 0.07% +0% 625,978 432 $73,000 50$
Ireland 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 5,030,000 2,104 $5,100 2$
Totals 8 409,366,873 135,496 $23,988,100 7,112$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: John Pettigrew stated that power had always been available to the airport from two other nearby substations. 5

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Airlines using Heathrow could face bill for new power system – The Irish Times

New Zealand New Zealand: John Pettigrew, the National Grid chief executive, stated that power had remained available to the airport through two other substations. 7

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Blaze that shut Heathrow not suspicious: London police

United Kingdom United Kingdom: John Pettigrew, chief executive of National Grid, commented on the unprecedented nature of the power cut affecting Heathrow. 6

BBC: Heathrow airport closure deeply concerning, says PM

United Kingdom United Kingdom: John Pettigrew, the chief executive of National Grid, stated that Heathrow had 'enough power' from other substations following a fire. 7

BBC: National Grid boss says Heathrow had 'enough power' after substation fire

United States United States: John Pettigrew, the CEO of National Grid, said there were two other substations able to provide power to Heathrow. 6

CNN: UK’s Heathrow defends decision to shut airport amid blame game

Luxembourg Luxembourg: John Pettigrew, the CEO of National Grid, criticized the closure of Heathrow Airport due to a power outage. 6

Luxemburger Wort: Heathrow: Flughafen hätte laut Stromversorger versorgt werden können

United Kingdom United Kingdom: John Pettigrew, the National Grid chief executive, stated that there was enough power for Heathrow to remain open despite the fire. 7

The Guardian: National Grid boss says Heathrow could have stayed open despite substation fire | Heathrow airport