Who we are
Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with more than 103,000 employees in more than 70 countries.
Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies, employing 103,000 people and with operations in more than 70 countries. We use advanced technologies and take an innovative approach as we seek to help the world build a sustainable energy future.
Shell is a customer-focused organisation, serving more than 1 million commercial and industrial customers, and around 33 million customers daily at more than 47,000 Shell-branded retail service stations.
Leadership
The Executive Committee of Shell plc is led by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Wael Sawan. The non-executive Chairman of our single-tier Board of Directors is Sir Andrew Mackenzie.
Inside leadership
Wael Sawan
Executive Committee
The Shell plc Executive Committee, led by CEO Wael Sawan, is responsible for running Shell’s businesses and delivering on its corporate strategy.
The Shell plc Executive Committee operates under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for Shell’s overall business and affairs.
The Chief Executive Officer has final authority in all matters of management that are not within the duties and authorities of the Board or of the shareholders’ general meeting. The Executive Committee supports the Chief Executive Officer and implements all Board resolutions and supervises all management levels in Shell.
Wael Sawan
Chief Executive Officer.
Sinead Gorman
Chief Financial Officer.
Philippa Bounds
Legal Director.
Robin Mooldijk
Projects & Technology Director.
Rachel Solway
Chief Human Resources and Corporate Officer
Huibert Vigeveno
Downstream, Renewables & Energy Solutions Director.
Zoë Yujnovich
Integrated Gas and Upstream Director.
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Board of Directors
The Board of Directors meet to discuss reviews and reports on the business and plans of Shell plc.
Shell plc has a single-tier Board of Directors chaired by a non-executive Chairman Sir Andrew Mackenzie. The executive management is led by the Chief Executive Officer, Wael Sawan. The Board meet regularly to discuss reviews and reports on the business and plans of the Company.
Sir Andrew Mackenzie
Chair
Dick Boer
Deputy Chair and Senior Independent Director
Wael Sawan
Chief Executive Officer
Sinead Gorman
Chief Financial Officer
Neil Carson OBE
Independent Non-executive Director
Ann Godbehere
Independent Non-executive Director
Jane Holl Lute
Independent Non-executive Director
Catherine J. Hughes
Independent Non-executive Director
Sir Charles Roxburgh
Independent Non-executive Director
Abraham (Bram) Schot
Independent Non-executive Director
Leena Srivastava
Independent Non-executive Director
Cyrus Taraporevala
Independent Non-executive Director
Sean Ashley
Company Secretary
Our values
At Shell, we share a set of core values – honesty, integrity and respect for people – which underpin all the work we do. The Shell General Business Principles, Code of Conduct and Ethics and Compliance Manual help everyone at Shell act in line with these values and comply with relevant laws and regulations.
Respect
Respect
Our people have the opportunity to progress irrespective of gender, ethnicity, or other differences.
Honesty
Staff and business partners are encouraged to speak up and celebrate those who do the right thing.
Integrity
By committing to our policies and rules, we empower our staff and business partners to make the right decisions.
How we conduct our business
The Shell General Business Principles are central to how we conduct our business and living by them is crucial to our continued success. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.
We were one of the first global companies to state and share our beliefs when we published our General Business Principles in 1976. As part of these principles, we commit to contribute to sustainable development, balancing short and long-term interests and integrating economic, environmental and social considerations into our decision-making.
All Shell employees and contractors, and those at joint ventures we operate, are expected to understand and continually behave in line with our Business Principles. We expect suppliers, and joint ventures that we do not operate, to apply equivalent principles.
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Diversity, equity and inclusion
“We've done a lot of work on DE&I in recent years. Creating the most diverse and inclusive organisation in the world will make us a much better company”
Wael Sawan, Shell CEO
Our vision is a bold one - to become one of the most diverse and inclusive organisations in the world. A place where everyone—from employees, to our customers, partners and suppliers—feels valued, respected and has a strong sense of belonging.
We’ve set this goal and embedded it in our global company strategy – Powering Progress – because it’s about who we are, it’s the right thing to do, and it will make us a stronger company. It will bring a richness of experience that will help us innovate for the future and better serve our customers, so we all thrive together. Our CEO and Executive Committee are accountable for our progress.
We hope these pages will give you the answers you’re looking for about our commitment, how we hold ourselves accountable, and achieving sustainable progress to making a meaningful difference.
Our goal sounds great, but you may be asking “what does it mean?”
It means that our inclusion strategy is about absolutely everyone. So whoever you are, and wherever you are, we want you to be free to be yourself at Shell and to contribute positively to our inclusive culture.
It means we recognise that each of us starts from a different place, and levelling the playing field for everyone means taking targeted action – starting with our four global equity focus areas (Gender, Race & Ethnicity, LGBT+ and Disability Inclusion and enABLEment).
It means we publish our roadmap and our guiding principles, which were built from hundreds of conversations with colleagues, so you know where we are today, where we want to go and how we plan to get there. We don’t have all the answers. And we’ll keep talking, listening, learning and improving our approach.
It means being transparent about our data and experiences. Much of it will be positive, some of it will show we’re heading in the right direction and some of it will demand we do more.
What we do
Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies that aims to meet the world’s growing need for more and sustainable energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible.
Inside What we do
Our approach
Powering Progress sets out our strategy to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050, generating value for our shareholders, our customers and wider society.
Oil and natural gas
Oil and gas will continue to play a crucial role in the energy system for several decades to come, with demand reducing gradually over time. Shell is investing in both low-carbon energy and oil and gas in a disciplined way, while finding sustainable and profitable ways to transition to net zero. This includes actions to reduce emissions from oil and gas operations.
Renewable power
Renewable power is playing an increasingly important role in the transition to net-zero emissions and in supporting energy security. Alongside providing the energy the world needs today, Shell is developing renewable power projects to provide some of the lower-carbon energy that the world will need over the years ahead.
Mobility is the shopfront and the face of Shell. At our 47,000 service stations worldwide, we interact with millions of customers every day.
Carbon capture and storage
There is no single solution to the urgent challenge of cutting carbon emissions to limit global temperature rise. Carbon capture and storage offers a way to reduce emissions from sectors that are hard-to-decarbonise. Find out more about this technology and how Shell is working to unlock its potential around the world.
Read more about carbon capture and storage
Hydrogen
Shell sees great potential for the use of hydrogen in a range of sectors, from transport to industry. As governments, businesses and energy consumers continue to align on the need for net-zero emissions in the future, support for hydrogen is gathering pace.
Nature-based solutions
We are investing to protect and enhance natural ecosystems that capture CO₂ emissions, benefit local communities, and improve biodiversity. We use the carbon credits these projects generate to help customers decarbonise by compensating for their emissions.
Technology and innovation
Energy is vital to our daily lives. Over the coming decades, more people will gain access to energy and enjoy higher standards of living. At the same time, climate change remains a serious concern. We use human ingenuity, innovation and technology to unlock more, cleaner energy for the years ahead.
Learn more about technology and innovation
Digitalisation
Digitalisation is transforming the energy industry, by improving efficiency and safety, as well as facilitating the use of renewable energy.
Read more about digitalisation
Our businesses
Our operations are divided into our businesses: Integrated Gas and Upstream, and Downstream, Renewables and Energy Solutions. Our Projects & Technology organisation manages the delivery of Shell’s major projects and drives our research and innovation.
Integrated Gas and Upstream
Integrated Gas and Upstream (IGU) explores for and extracts crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids. It delivers hydrocarbon products from conventional oil and gas operations, deep-water exploration and production, liquefied natural gas (LNG) activities, and converts natural gas into gas-to-liquids (GTL) fuels and other products. The marketing, trading and optimisation of LNG are included in IGU. IGU provides the secure energy customers need and we aim to do this with lower emissions.
Downstream, Renewables and Energy Solutions
Downstream, Renewables and Energy Solutions (R&ES) provides products and services to more than 1 million business customers. It includes Chemicals and Products, and Marketing, which includes Mobility — a business that serves around 33 million retail customers a day at more than 47,000 service stations. Marketing also includes Lubricants, and Sectors and Decarbonisation activities. Downstream and R&ES, underpinned by Trading and Supply, aims to meet the evolving energy needs of our customers.
Projects & Technology
Projects & Technology (P&T) manages major projects, driving innovation, while delivering technical services to our businesses. P&T provides essential functional leadership across Shell, addressing safety and environment, contracting and procurement, and greenhouse gas emissions management. Our research and development activities also encompass safety, performance products, and automation and artificial intelligence.
Careers at Shell
Power your progress.
You can be a part of the future of energy. Together at Shell, we are transitioning to become a net-zero emissions business while providing the energy that people around the world need today.
Working with experienced colleagues on this important challenge, you’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow, in an environment where we value honesty, integrity and respect for one another.
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An inclusive work environment for persons with disabilities
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Why choose Shell?
Grow your skills
You have the opportunity to work at the forefront of technology, trends and practices. Be inspired to build your abilities, learn from experiences and grow the skills you need to get – and stay – ahead.
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Collaborate with experienced colleagues
Work with professionals and leaders, each bringing their unique expertise to the table. We invite people to think differently and learn from the diversity of backgrounds, cultures, ideas and knowledge at Shell.
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Achieve your balance in a values-led culture
We live our core values of honesty, integrity and respect, so you can work in an environment that encourages you to be the best version of yourself and respects the individual journeys each of us will take.
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Develop the energy solutions of tomorrow and today
Play a role in developing solutions that support the energy transition and address the energy needs of today. Working across our diverse businesses and capabilities, you have the opportunity to power progress for the world around us.
Featured Careers
Renewables and Energy Solutions
Shell’s Renewables and Energy Solutions business, comprised of teams and professionals focused on providing renewable and low-carbon energy solutions, helps propel Shell closer to its target of being a net-zero emissions business by 2050.
Information Technology
Our Information Technology specialists are fundamental to the success of Shell, helping to build and implement IT solutions right across our business.
Shell Graduate Programme
Join a graduate program where you’ll be supported to be a part of the future of energy as we tackle the global energy challenge together.
Operations and maintenance
Interested in the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the machinery in our refineries, petrochemical plants, or offshore rigs? Join the front line of Shell’s global activities and ground-breaking projects.
Careers FAQs
Looking for a quick overview of the opportunities available within Shell? Or is there something you are unsure about? Explore our Frequently Asked Questions and discover the answers you're searching for.
Most popular questions
How do I apply to join Shell?
You can search for a specific vacancy using our job search engine. You will discover how to apply in each detailed job description.
Will I receive fair and competitive pay?
At Shell we power lives and livelihoods, by contributing to a diverse and inclusive society and hiring people from many different backgrounds. Pay is an important part of the employee experience and we commit to deliver fair and competitive pay as outlined in our 公平薪酬原则
so that all of our employees are valued, respected and recognised for the work that they do.
I can’t find a suitable job on your website, can I still apply?
We do not accept speculative applications, CVs or résumés via email. You can only apply to a specific vacancy found through our job search tool. If you use our search agent, you’ll receive an email with new vacancies matching your preferred criteria when they arise.
If I submit an application or register my details, will Shell keep me on file?
We store all candidate details on a central database for three years, unless we receive a written request by an individual to delete their personal record. These records enable us to search against candidate profiles with specific skill sets, should we have specific recruitment needs in the future.
Do I need a degree to work at Shell?
It will depend on the level and nature of the role in which you’re interested. If a degree is a requirement, it will usually be stated in the job description. However, a candidate who does not hold a degree may still be considered for one of our professional vacancies if they can demonstrate substantial relevant experience.
How long after applying can I expect to wait before hearing anything?
You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt within 48 hours. You should then receive correspondence regarding a decision within the following two weeks.
What do you mean by ‘Professional’?
Our professional opportunities are for people with varying skills, experience and expertise. This includes all levels of seniority.
Do I need to have experience of working in the energy industry to join Shell?
It depends on the position you’re interested in. Many technical roles require you to have spent time in a similar job and environment, while others require less specific experience. Most of our commercial opportunities are based on generic business knowledge and so do not require experience in the energy industry.
If I have to work on location, will my family be able to come with me?
For long-term international postings, our expatriate information centre ‘Outpost’ provides support in locations around the world. This includes foreign language schooling, help for partners in finding local employment and a range of other services.
Make the most of your CV
Your CV is a key component of any application process. It is the platform to represent yourself and demonstrate your achievements. Here are a few handy tips to help you showcase yourself in the best possible way:
Ensure that your CV is updated
Try to restrict it to a maximum of two pages, and keep the layout simple
Use headings like 'Education', 'Career History', Extra-curricular Activities, etc. to highlight different sections
Don’t just make general statements about yourself – support them with evidence. For example, explain what you have done/ accomplished to illustrate the qualities you have
Try to link your skills, strengths, and experience to the requirements of the role you’re applying for
If you want to fill the application form faster, maintain an updated LinkledIn profile and use the tool in the form to import your online profile
Personal details: Your full name, address, email address and phone number are the most important. You should ensure thatthe full name you provide in the application form is the same as that written in your other official documents.
Educational details: List these in reverse-chronological order, with your most recent education first and the qualifications you obtained or will obtain when you graduate. Include the name of the institutions and the dates you were enrolled and graduate/ will graduate. You may want to list the relevant modules, the projects and dissertations you have delivered, the grades you have achieved, and professional skills you have developed.
Career history and professional experience: Whether they’re paid, voluntary or shadowing, all experiences count! Present these in reverse chronological order with dates to show how long you remained in a particular role. Mention the scope of your work, what you achieved, and the skills you developed.
Achievements and interests: If you have been involved in extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities or community service, it would serve you well to include this information to showcase that you have a well-rounded profile, with a balanced approach to life. Focus on recent examples, describing your involvement, timelines, achievements, impact/ contributions and learning.
Regarding Zhengxianling - China's first pan - international talent recruitment platform
Zhengxianling is developed and operated by Shanghai Yuntong Information Technology Co., Ltd. The company mainly provides international services such as talent job-seeking and recruitment, recruitment and introduction of high-level talents / science and technology innovation-related talents (Overseas Excellent Young Talents, Qiming Plan, online and offline job fairs, campus recruitment, social recruitment, online recruitment, headhunting, etc.), academic exchanges, and software development. In due time, we will launch language platforms and APPs in AI English, Korean, Japanese, French, German, etc. to meet the needs of global users. Up to now, the company has established communication channels with national ministries and commissions such as the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and the Ministry of Science and Technology, talent offices of the Organization Departments of some provincial and municipal Party committees, departments of human resources and social security, industry and information technology, science and technology, trade unions, chambers of commerce, academic societies, associations, 985 and 211 universities in various regions across the country, HRs of some enterprises, the International Academician Consortium, the United Nations Science and Technology Commission WDTA, and some international institutions in countries such as Russia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, New Zealand, Australia, the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, Canada, and QS World's top 100 universities (MIT, Oxford, the University of Melbourne...).
Service items are as follows:
A. Recruitment and introduction of international high-level / science and technology innovation-related talents (doctors, post-doctors, academicians) (online and offline job fairs, campus recruitment, social recruitment, online recruitment, headhunting, etc.), overseas enterprise study tours, academic exchanges, and software development.
B. Operation of Zhengxianling® (The types of talents on the platform and official account are not limited. Note: The official website is undergoing upgrading and renovation).
Service-supported regions:
China, South Korea, Japan, Russia, Singapore, New Zealand, Australia, the Netherlands, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Hungary, Italy, the United States, Canada, etc. (covering more than 100 countries and regions).
Main service content: Online and offline special high-level talent job fairs for cities, parks, and employers, talent-introduction activities related to science and technology innovation (project solicitation, screening, roadshow... implementation, etc.), investment promotion, academic exchange conferences, online job-seeking and recruitment, and offline services are available in the above-mentioned designated countries.
In the past 2024, we have successively joined the Hubei Chushang Federation in China and the World Federation of Inventors' Associations [IFIA], and have established the grand goal of building Zhengxianling into China's first pan-international talent recruitment platform (Language platforms and APPs in AI English, Korean, Japanese, French, German, etc. will be launched in due time. The establishment of the International HRD (HR) Alliance is in progress), and in the future, it will serve billions of users in more than 200 countries around the world. As of December 31, 2024, we have received a reply from the chairman of the United Nations Science and Technology Commission WDTA, welcoming Yuntong Technology and Zhengxianling to join the cooperation of the United Nations Science and Technology Commission WDTA in 2025. Starting from 2025, we will cooperate with the International Academician Consortium and may participate in activities such as the FCPAE (Federation of Chinese Professionals in Europe) European Forum to facilitate international talent exchanges and cooperation, thereby promoting scientific and technological innovation, driving employment, serving global economic construction, and promoting friendly cross-border cooperation to create a better future. Thus, we can better serve users from all over the world.
The Chinese full name of IFIA: World Federation of Inventors' Associations. Its headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland, and San Francisco, the United States. In February 2024, after being reviewed and approved by the 47th Global Executive Committee of IFIA, Shanghai Yuntong Information Technology Co., Ltd. [Zhengxianling] joined the organization. For details, please refer to the official website of IFIA:
https://www.ifia.com/ifia-47th-executive-committee-meeting-held-on-feb-2024/
Our company's recruitment platform will officially launch a paid service starting from February 1, 2025. For details, please refer to:
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/YmOxE1snwAAvskZgwm5RxA
Currently, we are organizing online and offline special job fairs for high-level talents of international organizations. For details of the event, please refer to the push article on the schedule plan of the international high-level talent recruitment activities of Zhengxianling®:
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/UGfNhxHRoIs1KZF7Thsfxg
Zhengxianling® recruits a large number of overseas high-level talents and innovative talents all year round. For details, please refer to the official account introduction:
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/8YaCD8xaXiDeC93a1foUKQ
Regarding the invitation letter for the initiation of the International HRD (HR) Alliance, please refer to the official account introduction:
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/fdg6QB82KAJCeTi0VZVZKQ
We welcome HRs of employers from all over the world, heads of universities and research institutes, academic leaders, young doctors / post-doctors / academicians and other talents to contact us or register to join our platform，The talents we recruit will be preferentially recommended to work in universities, research institutions and other units in China or various countries around the world.
