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491 people in our graph share verified history with Steve β schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Chris BischoffunlockedSteve: together at University of Bristol (1992β1994)
Steve: together at Lloyds Bank
Γ10Steve: together at PricewaterhouseCoopers Management Consulting Services
About
Steve Smith pairs senior National Grid leadership with Ofgem regulatory experience and 11 years overseeing Lloyds' customer and fintech activity, bringing integrated policy and strategy expertise to energy innovation.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnergy
Experience
- National GridGroup Chief Strategy and UK External Affairs Officer. President National Grid Partnerscurrent2026 β presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- National GridChief Strategy and Regulation Officer. President, National Grid Partners2021 β 2026London, England, United Kingdom
- The Regulatory Policy InstituteCouncil Membercurrent2011 β presentOxford
- Lloyds Banking GroupDirector, Product Propositions2020 β 2021
- Lloyds Banking GroupManaging Director, Customer Development and Innovation2018 β 2020London, United Kingdom
- Lloyds Banking GroupDirector, Competition and Regulatory Strategy2010 β 2018London, United Kingdom
- GLOBAL-365 PLCNon Executive Director2016 β 2020
- FlipperNon Executive Director2015 β 2018London, United Kingdom
- British GasNon Executive Director, Customer Fairness Committee2013 β 2015
- OfgemSenior Partner, Local Grids and RPI-X@202009 β 2010
- OfgemManaging Director, Networks2008 β 2009
- OfgemManaging Director, Markets2004 β 2007
- OfgemDirector of Strategy2003 β 2004
- American Electric PowerDirector of Environmental and Regulatory Strategy2002 β 2003
- OfgemDirector, Trading Arrangements1999 β 2002
- PricewaterhouseCoopers Management Consulting ServicesSenior Associate1994 β 1999
Skills & more
Regulatory Affairs5Competition Economics6Energy Policy9Energy Regulation7Energy19Retail Banking2Financial services regulationEconomic Regulation8Banking1Business Strategy11Economics10European Union1
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FinanceFinancial RegulationMergersPolicyRenewable EnergyStakeholder EngagementRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementInnovationLeadershipStrategyGovernanceFrom Steve's professional profile.
Colleagues at National Grid Partners
Crispin Maconick
Principal at National Grid Partners
Elizabeth Ramachandran
Venture Partner at National Grid Partners
Ian Cooper
Managing Director at National Grid Partners
Kristian Bodek
Investment Director at National Grid Partners
Marit Lyngbaek
Principal at National Grid Partners
Mark Karlson
Principal at National Grid Partners
Nick Rancis
Investor at National Grid Partners
Pradeep Tagare
Head of Investments at National Grid Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Steve Smith?
- Steve Smith pairs senior National Grid leadership with Ofgem regulatory experience and 11 years overseeing Lloyds' customer and fintech activity, bringing integrated policy and strategy expertise to energy innovation.
- Where does Steve Smith work?
- Steve Smith is President at National Grid Partners.
- What does Steve Smith invest in?
- Steve Smith invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Energy.
- Where did Steve Smith go to school?
- Steve Smith studied at University of Bristol (MSc, Economics and Econometrics (Commendation)); University of Bristol (BSc, Economics (First Class)).
Same school
Also attended University of Bristol360
Chris BischoffInvestment Team at General CatalystSaran DaviesInvestor at Moonfire VenturesThomas RubensInvestor at DN CapitalAnnabel StoddartOffice Manager and Executive Assistant at Medical Excellence CapitalMichael PatersonCo-Founder & former CTO of BeameryAlicia TaylorInvestment Director at Pembroke VCT
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Shared employers
Also worked at Lloyds Banking Group114
Arman BhuiyanVice President at Ospraie Ag ScienceDamian ZapΕataInvestor at Inovo VCAriel RahamimAn investor in pre-seed and idea stage startupsStef MerckxManaging Director, Financial Institutions Coverage at MUFGNigel YoungChief Technology Officer at CaladanTolu AkinboboyeAssociate, Investor Relations at Helios Digital Ventures
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Also worked at British Gas8
Roz TurnerOperations & Support at Aera VCClare SewellInvestment Manager at AlphaMundi GroupSimonGeneral Counsel & Business Development at Kliro Capital PartnersRahil ShahSr. Associate - Investments at Sharrp VenturesMitch DonnellyCEO at FIDO TechYasmine Abdel KarimFounder at Yfs Logistics
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Also worked at Ofgem3
Also worked at American Electric Power8
Ryan JonesInvestor at High Street Equity PartnersRyan T. LupoManager, GIS & IT at EnCap Flatrock MidstreamJeff GrahamChief Data Officer at BekhealthMichael MurdyFounder at WaterlyRyan SeveyExecutive Officer, Director at MantiumJason MontgomeryExecutive Officer, Director at Nexosis
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