Shell EVP Gulf of America appointed President, Shell USA
- Shell announced on May 5, 2025, that Colette Hirstius will succeed Gretchen Watkins as President of Shell USA in Houston.
- Gretchen Watkins will step down after seven years as President, following her leadership in driving performance and simplification in US businesses.
- Shell views the US as a key market with operations in all 50 states, employing over 13,000 people and serving more than 7 million customers daily.
- Shell CEO Wael Sawan expressed his gratitude to Gretchen for her impactful role as President of Shell USA, highlighting the important contributions she made in enhancing performance, discipline, and simplification within the company’s US operations.
- Shell intends to build on its competitive strengths under Hirstius’s leadership, aiming to deliver secure energy amid market and regulatory risks.
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Shell EVP Gulf of America appointed President, Shell USA
HOUSTON, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Gretchen Watkins, President, Shell USA since July 1, 2018, will step down, effective July 31, 2025, after seven years in role.
Shell USA Appoints Colette Hirstius as President
Gretchen Watkins, President, Shell USA since July 1, 2018, will step down, effective July 31, 2025, after seven years in role. Colette Hirstius, currently Executive Vice President, Gulf of America, will take on the responsibility of President, Shell USA, in addition to her current role as Executive Vice President, Gulf of America, effective August 1, 2025. Wael Sawan, Chief Executive Officer, Shell, said: “I would like to thank Gretchen for her …
Shell EVP Gulf of America appointed President, Shell USA – Oil & Gas 360
(Oil & Gas 360) – HOUSTON, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Gretchen Watkins, President, Shell USA since July 1, 2018, will step down, effective July 31, 2025, after seven years in role. Colette Hirstius, currently Executive Vice President, Gulf of America, will take on the responsibility of President, Shell USA, in addition to her current role as Executive Vice President, Gulf of America, effective August 1, 2025. Wael Sawan, Chief Executive Officer,
Shell EVP Gulf of America Appointed President, Shell USA - Energy News, Top Headlines, Commentaries, Features & Events
HOUSTON, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Gretchen Watkins, President, Shell USA since July 1, 2018, will step down, effective July 31, 2025, after seven years in role. Colette Hirstius, currently Executive Vice President, Gulf of America, will take on the responsibility of President, Shell USA, in addition to her current role as Executive Vice President, Gulf of America, effective ...
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