Robert B. Catell

Mr. Catell was formerly Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of KeySpan Corporation and KeySpan Energy Delivery, the former Brooklyn Union.  His career with Brooklyn Union started in 1958.  He became Chairman, National Grid, U.S., following the acquisition, by National Grid, of KeySpan Corporation. 

He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of the Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC) at Stony Brook University, the National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium and Chair Emeritus of Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School.

Mr. Catell is a member of the board of numerous organizations, including: A+ Technology & Security Solutions Inc., Alternative Packaging Solutions (APS), Applied DNA Sciences, Inc., Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership, Department of Education; Diocese of Rockville Centre, Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Futures in Education Endowment Fund, Long Island Angel Network, Long Island Association (LIA), National Petroleum Council, and St. Francis Hospital Foundation.

Mr. Catell is a past Chairman of the American Gas Association, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Futures in Education Endowment Fund, KEYERA Energy Management Ltd., Long Island Association, New York State Smart Grid Consortium, Partnership for New York City, U.S. Energy Association, and the Advisory Board of the City College of New York’s School of Engineering.

Mr. Catell received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the City College of New York and is a Registered Professional Engineer.