Catherine Hall

GM for Global Operations Commercial Services, within Shell Trading.

Catherine is a shipping professional and commercial leader who works to develop and attract talented people into an inclusive business environment. She has worked within Shipping and Trading businesses for Shell and BP, across oil, gas and chemicals markets. She is a strong advocate for achieving gender balance in those industries.

Catherine has held General Manager positions for Shell in Trading Operations, Shipping & Maritime and Shell Chemicals. She is currently GM for Global Operations Commercial Services, within Shell Trading.

Prior to Shell, Catherine worked at BP for 15 years. Her work has given her experience in Europe, US and Asia; she was based in Singapore from 2008 to 2017.

Throughout her career, Catherine has worked on employee engagement, creating an inclusive culture and leadership development. She is motivated by creating an environment in which people can thrive.

Catherine is from the UK and studied Modern History at Oxford University. She and her family enjoy many sports and seeking out new adventures.