Laura Barbrook

On January 31 2022, Laura joined each of the boards of WPD’s Distribution Network Operating companies and Western Power Distribution plc as a Non-Executive Director.

Laura is the Group Financial Controller of National Grid plc where she is responsible for the Group’s financial reporting, FP&A and the associated control environment. Laura is also a Non-Executive board member of Unity Schools Partnership.

Laura holds a doctorate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge and is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Laura was a senior manager at the accountancy firm Ernst & Young, before moving on to senior finance roles with Rio Tinto, Travelex and Avon.