Lisa Wieland is the current president of National Grid's New England business and former CEO of the Massachusetts Port Authority.
[1] Weiland is also a member of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime System National Advisory Committee.
She was selected in a five to two vote over Brian P. Golden, the head of the Boston Planning & Development Agency, by Massport's board of directors.
[1] In January 2019, Wieland was honored with the Pinnacle Award, issued by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, in recognition of her leadership and contributions to the local quality of life while serving at Massport.
[3] In August 2023, National Grid announced that Weiland would succeed Steve Woerner as president their New England business.