Litgrid : New Litgrid Board elected, with two independent members from Dutch, German and Belgian TSOs

2024-04-30

New Litgrid Board elected, with two independent members from Dutch, German and Belgian TSOs

On 30 April, at the shareholders' meeting of the Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid, a new Board was elected for a four-year term of office. The three members of the previous Board and two new independent members from the management teams of the Dutch, German and Belgian electricity transmission system operators were elected.

Three members elected to continue their work from previous term are Mindaugas Keizeris, Head of EPSO-G, a state-owned group of energy transmission and exchange companies, Tomas Varneckas, Head of Infrastructure and Projects at EPSO-G Group, and Gediminas Karalius, advisor to the Energy Security Group of the Ministry of Energy.

Tim Meyerjürgens, Chief Operating Officer of electricity transmission system operator (TSO) TenneT in the Netherlands and Germany, and Pierre-Henri D'haene, Head of Strategy Implementation, Transformation, and Sustainability at Belgian electricity transmission system operator Elia, have been elected as independent members of the Board.

"Transmission grids are the backbone of the energy transition. The fast and efficient expansion of the infrastructure is crucial for the transformation of the European economy, and we need good cooperation and collaboration across Europe so that we can tackle the challenges together. Litgrid is at the center of this transformation. With the complete restructuring of the energy system towards renewable energies and the imminent synchronization with continental Europe, major tasks lie ahead, and I am pleased to be able to contribute with my experience from the transmission grids in Germany and the Netherlands," says Tim Meyerjürgens.

Tim Meyerjürgens, Chief Operating Officer of electricity transmission system operator TenneT in the Netherlands and Germany

"I look forward to joining the Litgrid Board as Europe accelerates its transition to electrification to meet climate goals while supporting industrial growth. My cross-cultural experience in the United States and Europe, along with my roles as a Digital Officer in the energy sector and Head of Strategy Implementation & Transformation at Elia Transmission Belgium, has prepared me to make meaningful contributions to Litgrid. I am eager to help strengthen infrastructure delivery, enhance system resilience, and drive digitalization. I am excited to collaborate with the exceptional Litgrid board members as we work together to shape Lithuania's electric future with all Litgrid employees," says Pierre-Henri D'haene.

Pierre-Henri D'haene, Head of Strategy Implementation, Transformation, and Sustainability at Belgian electricity transmission system operator Elia

TenneT operates an electricity transmission network in the Netherlands, and the company is also one of the four electricity transmission system operators in Germany.

Elia Group acts as a holding company that owns Elia Transmission Belgium (the Belgian TSO), Eurogrid International (comprising the activities of 50Hertz, one of four electricity transmission system operators in Germany) and Elia Grid International (the Group's international consultancy branch).

Independent board members of the newly formed Litgrid Board will be responsible for technology and digitalization solutions and business development management. EPSO-G representatives will be responsible for strategic and financial management and infrastructure development. A representative of the Ministry of Energy will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the National Energy Independence Strategy and national security interests.