Russell Whitehead

Senior Manager for Funding and Banking Relations, National Grid

About this speaker

I am a proven market-facing funding professional, having lead numerous capital market, funding and risk management transactions.

My experience and technical knowledge is widely recognised and I am particularly proud of my:

-Re-design and delivery of National Grid’s £7.2bn RCFs, recognised by the CFO.

-Design and implementation of a material tactical hedging programme, with seamless market execution for Babcock, recognised by the CFO.

-Front to back delivery of BP’s Swap termination programme, recognised by the CFO.

Day to day, my focus is upon using my external networks to engage and provide solutions in support of tactical and strategic objectives, using internal engagement to deepen my networks and develop the team’s capability.

Talks

Navigating the bond market for optimal funding

21 August 2025, 07:30 AM
James Kelly James Leather Michael Smith Thomas Chinery Russell Whitehead

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