Embracing the Unknown & Developing a Learner Mindset with Carolyn Comer

The Voices of Energy

Carolyn Comer is the Chairman of Shell Trading Risk Management and President of Shell Energy Americas. She has more than 20 years of leadership experience in commercial environments, building high-performance teams. A 25-year veteran of the energy industry, Carolyns speaks about her journey into Shell and her passion for trading, how she has seen the company embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion over time and shares her experiences on when she has faced doubt in her career. Carolyn Comer discussed her experience in the energy industry and how Shell is working towards a net zero emissions future. She highlighted initiatives such as taking over naming rights for Houston's Major League Soccer stadium, providing renewable energy to it, and collaborating with customers and policymakers on energy transition. Carolyn emphasized the importance of creating a more inclusive environment where people can find meaning and purpose in their work. Finally, she encouraged leaders to take on a learner mindset when approaching this monumental challenge of transitioning to cleaner energy sources.