Mr. Catell was formerly the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of KeySpan Corporation and KeySpan Energy Delivery, the former Brooklyn Union Gas.

Robert B. Catell is a distinguished leader in the energy sector, having served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of KeySpan Corporation and KeySpan Energy Delivery, formerly Brooklyn Union Gas. His career began in 1958 with Brooklyn Union Gas, and following its acquisition by National Grid, he became Chairman of National Grid U.S. and Deputy Chairman of National Grid plc.

Mr. Catell is currently Chairman of the Board at the Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC) at Stony Brook University, the National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium, and the New York State Smart Grid Consortium. He also plays a leadership role in education and community service, serving as Chairman of Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School and the Futures in Education Endowment Fund.

His board memberships span both nonprofit and business organizations, including the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership, the New York City Police Foundation, A+ Technology & Security Solutions, Long Island Association (LIA), and BioRestorative Therapies. Additionally, he advises companies such as Applied DNA Sciences and Posillico Inc.

Mr. Catell holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the City College of New York and is a registered Professional Engineer. He has furthered his expertise through executive programs at Columbia University and Harvard Business School. His professional affiliations include the Association of Energy Engineers and the National Society of Professional Engineers.

With decades of experience and a passion for innovation, Mr. Catell continues to shape the future of energy, technology, and education.