Brian Gemmell

Background

About Brian Gemmell

As a dynamic and results-oriented executive with 25+ years of leadership in the energy sector, I bring a proven track record of driving transformative business growth, operational excellence, and innovation. My expertise spans regulated utilities and global engineering enterprises, with a focus on advancing profitable decarbonization, electrification, and clean energy initiatives. I excel in steering large-scale operations, fostering collaboration, and executing comprehensive projects, consistently delivering results on time and within budget. I thrive on developing and executing multimillion-dollar strategies, optimizing capital and operational budgets, and building strong relationships with stakeholders and improved internal capabilities. With a passion for innovation and change, I lead with a strategic mindset, driving initiatives that align objectives with sustainability and long-term impact. Core Competencies Leadership Development | Strategic Planning | Operational Excellence | Business Transformation | Cross-Functional Collaboration Decarbonization Leadership | Revenue Growth | Diversity & Inclusion | Change Management | Performance Optimization Financial Oversight | Regulatory Compliance | Crisis Management | Stakeholder Engagement | Digital Transformation Career Highlights • Spearheaded New York’s progressive decarbonization and electrification initiatives as COO of New York Electric at National Grid. • Doubled the transmission and distribution CAPEX portfolio to $1.6B annually while achieving $150M in efficiencies, maintaining reliability and regulatory compliance. • Established and led National Grid’s Clean Energy Development team, creating a $5B+ commercial pipeline. • Negotiated critical clean energy partnerships and commercial agreements, advancing Net Zero goals. • Directed a $10B CAPEX plan and $800M annual portfolio, achieving over $15M in annual design-to-value savings. • Delivered large-scale transmission projects while maintaining an employee engagement score of 84% and advancing climate and energy infrastructure initiatives. • As Vice President at Siemens Energy Transmission Solutions, restructured the business to improve profitability and reduce SG & A costs. • Regained the #1 market position in the U.S, achieved EBIT profitability targets exceeding 8%, and enhanced customer trust and workforce morale. I’m passionate about using my expertise to drive meaningful change, whether through board advisement or C-suite leadership roles in organizations committed to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.