Andrew Bonfield

Senior Independent Non-Executive Director

Andrew Bonfield

Appointment

Appointed as a Non-Executive Director in July 2018 and became Senior Independent Director in May 2024. Andrew is Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Nomination Committee.

Career

Andrew served as Chief Financial Officer of Caterpillar Inc. from September 2018 to September 2026. Prior to joining Caterpillar, he was Group CFO of National Grid plc from 2010 to 2018. Earlier in his career, he held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Cadbury plc and served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Bristol-Myers Squibb. Andrew is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban, South Africa.

Skills and experience

Andrew brings more than three decades of financial expertise to the Board. He is a strong leader, with experience gained in large, complex organisations and has a history of driving strong financial performance in the UK and globally. These skills are valuable to the Board and to his role as Chair of the Audit Committee.

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