John Bayard

EY EMEIA Digital Grid Leader

Digital grid leader. Passionate about the energy transition. Critical problem solver. Focused on building high-performing teams. Proud husband and father.

John leads the EY Global Digital Grid team for EMEIA, supporting utilities in developing and realizing their digital grid strategies, driving efficiencies, improving customer and employee experience, and seizing the opportunities of an evolving energy system. He works closely with clients in diverse markets around the world to help build strategy and business cases and lead transformation centered on grid technology and operational design.

With more than 20 years’ experience, John brings deep sector knowledge in smart metering, advanced distribution management systems, distributed energy management systems and flexibility platforms. He is passionate about working side-by-side with utilities to bring their digital ambitions to life in a pragmatic, sustainable way that creates tangible long-term value for all stakeholders.

Now based in London, John is originally from Boston, US, and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Lafayette College. 

How John is shaping the future with confidence

John collaborates with clients across the energy ecosystem to address the industry’s most critical challenges. He combines strategic insight with deep engineering skill sets, translating business ambition into tangible outcomes across assets and operations. John champions creativity and collaboration, recognizing that legacy approaches cannot deliver the transformation the grid now requires. He takes a pragmatic, outcome-focused approach to the grid’s central role at the intersection of resilience, affordability and sustainability — unlocking long-term economic value while enabling the energy transition.

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