Serena Shah

Serena is a commercial finance professional with 13 years of experience within the energy industry.

She has held a diverse number of roles spanning across different businesses & geographies including Commodity Financing lead for Shell’s Trading business in Singapore to Head of Finance for a Digital Start-up in London. She currently integrates her personal values with strategic purpose within the Renewable energy business, promoting the evolution of highly complex & pioneering projects across Europe supporting the world as it transitions to a low-carbon future.

As co-founder & leader of the Shell Asian D&I Network in the U.K, for more than a decade, she has also delivered successful personal development seminars & designed impactful mentoring programmes, managing teams of up to 10 volunteers to engage & inspire employees & cultivate a sense of community. She was subsequently selected as a “Top Role Model for Inclusion” for Shell U.K. in 2020 recognised for her commitment & passion in creating an environment where others feel they belong & her hard work & efforts in supporting Shell’s D&I journey.

As a qualified Yoga Therapist, Yoga teacher & Meditation guide, Serena is passionate about mental health & holistic well-being. To help people feel more mentally peaceful & emotionally inspired, she has volunteered several meditation programmes & workshops for the community, for women & for staff including an 8-month weekly Mindful Meditation programme at Shell U.K.