Lisa Wieland
Lisa Wieland | |
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| Education | University of California, Los Angeles (undergraduate); Harvard Business School (MBA) |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Known for | President of National Grid New England; former CEO of Massachusetts Port Authority |
Lisa Wieland currently leads National Grid's New England division as its president and previously held the position of CEO at the Massachusetts Port Authority.
Early life and education
Wieland obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and later completed an MBA program at Harvard Business School.
Career
Prior to her tenure at Massport, Wieland gained experience as a consultant with Bain & Company and worked as an editor for CNN. Additionally, she is a member of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime System National Advisory Committee.
Massport
Beginning her career at Massport in 2006, Wieland advanced to the role of chief administrative officer for Maritime by 2013 and became port director of the Port of Boston in 2015. In 2019, after a selection process involving more than 100 applicants, she was appointed CEO by a five-to-two vote over Brian P. Golden, succeeding longtime leader Thomas P. Glynn.
In recognition of her leadership and contributions to enhancing the local community's quality of life, Wieland was honored with the Pinnacle Award from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce in January 2019.
Massport announced that Wieland would resign as CEO in November 2023, with Ed Freni stepping in as interim CEO.
National Grid
In August 2023, Lisa Wieland was named president of National Grid's New England operations, taking over from Steve Woerner.