Board of Directors

Marcy L. Reed

Marcy was elected to the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Board in 2016. As a director, she helps set the company’s strategy and overall direction. Within a highly competitive and highly regulated business environment, the board oversees and governs BCBSMA's operations, which includes the provision of health coverage to individuals and public and private employers. Marcy serves as chair of the board’s audit committee and as a member of the corporate contributions committee and the finance and business performance committee.

Marcy served as president of National Grid’s Massachusetts business and executive vice president of U.S. Policy & Social Impact before retiring in 2021.  She was responsible for the gas and electricity businesses in Massachusetts, including operational, customer service, financial, and reputational outcomes. In addition, she led energy policy development for the U.S. business and the effective implementation of National Grid’s new social mobility platform. Marcy joined National Grid in 1988 and held various positions in finance, merger integration, corporate affairs, and business operations. She also spent three years in London as the head of investor relations for National Grid.

Marcy sits on the boards of Northeastern University, the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, The Partnership, and the New England Council. She is the global executive sponsor for National Grid’s Women in Networks employee resource group.

Marcy is a graduate of Dartmouth College and holds a master’s degree from Northeastern University.