SAVE THE DATE | September 18, 2024
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Women Offshore Inclusion Summit 2024
Agenda, September 18th
Below, view the agenda. All times listed below are in Central Time (Houston). This event will be held in person at Shell’s Woodcreek Office (150 North Dairy Ashford Road Houston, TX 77079).
| 1000-1015 | Welcoming and Opening Remarks by Julie Ferland, General Manager, Shipping & Maritime Americas, Shell Julie Ferland is Shell’s GM of Shipping & Maritime in the Americas where she oversees maritime operations across the Americas region as well as the global interface of Shipping & Maritime with Shell’s Upstream and Integrated Gas businesses. Prior to her current role she was Vice President of Innovation Excellence, and previously led Shell TechWorks, Shell’s entrepreneurial innovation hub in Boston. |
| 1015-1115 |
Fireside Chat with David Reid, CTO, CMO, NOV, and Caroline DuBose, Business Development Analyst, Shell With over three decades of experience, David Reid has been instrumental in advancing modern drilling equipment, automation, and oilfield digitization. Since joining Varco International in 1992, he has held key roles globally, contributing to innovative drilling rig designs and standardization. A founding member of the SPE Drilling Systems Technical Section and the IADC Advanced Rig Technology Committee, David is a renowned speaker on business, technology, and leadership, and serves on several boards, including the NOV and Schlumberger IntelliServ joint venture. Additionally, he dedicates his time to Redeemed, a program for survivors of sex trafficking. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear David’s insights on ‘Cultivate Inclusion for Professional Excellence. About the Moderator: Caroline DuBose is a Business Development Analyst at Shell where she leads strategic initiatives and innovative decarbonization projects within Shipping & Maritime to drive Shell’s Powering Progress Strategy. Since joining Shell in 2017, Caroline has held various roles in Trading & Supply, Chemicals and Lubricants Supply Chain where she has developed her expertise in executing multi-dimensional deals, managing complex logistics operations and leading continuous improvement projects. |
| 1115-1200 | Networking Lunch |
| 1200-1500 |
Interactive Workshop on Cultivating an Inclusive Environment with Erica D’Eramo, Two Piers Consulting, and Tanya Tarr, Cultivated Insights This workshop will emphasize the importance of inclusive leadership in empowering a wide range of employees to fully contribute, which is crucial for a company’s success. In today’s competitive market, accessing the full spectrum of thought and skills within our interconnected world is essential. Attendees will delve into crucial topics such as positive psychology tactics that boost objectivity and cooperation, aspects of adaptive leadership that promote inclusion, and why managers should spark conversations about innovation and well-being as a way to create a psychologically safe workplace. Get ready to fill your toolbox with the knowledge and tactics to foster cohesive and inclusive high-performance teams within your organization. |
| 1500-1515 | Break |
| 1515-1600 |
Closing Keynote, Zoë Yujnovich, Integrated Gas & Upstream Director, Shell Zoë Yujnovich is currently Shell’s Director, Integrated Gas & Upstream (IGU), and has been a member of the Executive Committee (EC) since 2021, when she was appointed Upstream Director. She has more than 25 years of experience in various aspects of the industry, from frontline operations to project execution and strategic leadership. She has held various management positions in Shell’s Downstream, Integrated Gas, and Upstream businesses. Zoë will close the Women Offshore Inclusion Summit with an inspirational speech on what it means to cultivate inclusion in the workplace. You won’t want to miss this! |