Shannon Soland

Shannon Soland is a seasoned technology executive currently serving as Chief Technology Officer at National Grid since October 2019, where responsibilities include technology leadership and strategic direction, as well as managing the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies. Soland also holds an interim position as Group Chief Information and Digital Officer, focusing on IT and digital strategy execution, digital transformation programs, and the development of scalable digital platforms. Additionally, Shannon is a Board Member at SustainableIT.org, advocating for global IT sustainability. Previous roles include senior leadership at NextEra Energy, IBM, Verizon Enterprise Solutions, IntraISP, and Savvis. Shannon holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Saint Louis University and an Executive MBA in Global Management from The University of Texas at Arlington.