People & Culture

Renata is the HSE Lead at Shell, where she has worked for the last 12 years in a variety of business facing roles across onshore and offshore operations, projects, wells, subsea and exploration, both in the UK and abroad. Prior to this, she briefly worked on major civil engineering projects worldwide for Bechtel.

Renata holds an MSc in Environmental Engineering and Business Management from Imperial College London and an MSc in Chemistry from the University of Gdansk.

In addition to her involvement with SPE, Renata is actively involved in the Step Change in Safety organisation.

Being a woman with mixed-race children and multi-continent backgrounds, Renata is able to view issues from multiple perspectives. Focusing on the overall objective of making progress, whilst understanding that not everyone starts on the same page, Renata aims to motivate different interests to champion diversity and inclusion agenda in the industry. This also ties into her passion to work towards an environment where her children may thrive in.

Gabriela is a strategic and results-driven business partner leading global operations with a strong focus on performance, innovation, and sustainability. Accountable for delivering high-quality products and services through effective planning, equipment maintenance, and process optimization. Champion of digital transformation, standardization, and automation, including the successful implementation of a Repair & Maintenance Management System and predictive maintenance initiatives.

Key contributor to business-critical decisions and performance improvements, driving initiatives that enhance Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), reduce asset cycle time, and lower CO₂ emissions through condition-based maintenance and operational efficiency.

Leads continuous improvement programs across product line, focusing on cost reduction, digitalization, and novel technologies that align with environmental and operational goals. Actively involved in mentoring and talent development, promoting knowledge sharing and diversity across the industry.

Leader and technical contributor in international organizations such as the IADC and API technical committees for review and establishment of new industry standards.

Advocate for Diversity & Inclusion across the industry, leading initiatives focused on mentoring, knowledge-sharing, and fostering equitable opportunities that drive inclusive growth.

15 years Oil & Gas experience within both Operator & Service Companies. On a learning journey around people strategy for Energy Transition projects. Diversity & Inclusion champion and ally with an in-depth knowledge of developing and embedding D&I strategies in the UK. Elizabeth is an innovative and strategic equality, diversity & inclusion disruptor who has a drive and passion for creating and delivering strategies and programmes to level the playing field for all. I look forward to actively shaping the SPE Aberdeen Sector inclusive culture with strong influencing skills and ability to motivate team delivery.

I enjoy such a critical leadership role; that requires a thoughtful, collaborative, and agile approach. I am very privileged with the prospect of delivering on the strategic SPE direction impacting people within and beyond the walls of engineering transitioning to Net Zero.

I have the support of an amazing diverse team who are committed to making a difference in all we do within the SPE Aberdeen Section and our wider community.

Renata is the HSE Lead at Shell, where she has worked for the last 12 years in a variety of business facing roles across onshore and offshore operations, projects, wells, subsea and exploration, both in the UK and abroad. Prior to this, she briefly worked on major civil engineering projects worldwide for Bechtel.

Renata holds an MSc in Environmental Engineering and Business Management from Imperial College London and an MSc in Chemistry from the University of Gdansk.

In addition to her involvement with SPE, Renata is actively involved in the Step Change in Safety organisation.

Being a woman with mixed-race children and multi-continent backgrounds, Renata is able to view issues from multiple perspectives. Focusing on the overall objective of making progress, whilst understanding that not everyone starts on the same page, Renata aims to motivate different interests to champion diversity and inclusion agenda in the industry. This also ties into her passion to work towards an environment where her children may thrive in.

Gabriela is a strategic and results-driven business partner leading global operations with a strong focus on performance, innovation, and sustainability. Accountable for delivering high-quality products and services through effective planning, equipment maintenance, and process optimization. Champion of digital transformation, standardization, and automation, including the successful implementation of a Repair & Maintenance Management System and predictive maintenance initiatives.

Key contributor to business-critical decisions and performance improvements, driving initiatives that enhance Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), reduce asset cycle time, and lower CO₂ emissions through condition-based maintenance and operational efficiency.

Leads continuous improvement programs across product line, focusing on cost reduction, digitalization, and novel technologies that align with environmental and operational goals. Actively involved in mentoring and talent development, promoting knowledge sharing and diversity across the industry.

Leader and technical contributor in international organizations such as the IADC and API technical committees for review and establishment of new industry standards.

Advocate for Diversity & Inclusion across the industry, leading initiatives focused on mentoring, knowledge-sharing, and fostering equitable opportunities that drive inclusive growth.

15 years Oil & Gas experience within both Operator & Service Companies. On a learning journey around people strategy for Energy Transition projects. Diversity & Inclusion champion and ally with an in-depth knowledge of developing and embedding D&I strategies in the UK. Elizabeth is an innovative and strategic equality, diversity & inclusion disruptor who has a drive and passion for creating and delivering strategies and programmes to level the playing field for all. I look forward to actively shaping the SPE Aberdeen Sector inclusive culture with strong influencing skills and ability to motivate team delivery.

I enjoy such a critical leadership role; that requires a thoughtful, collaborative, and agile approach. I am very privileged with the prospect of delivering on the strategic SPE direction impacting people within and beyond the walls of engineering transitioning to Net Zero.

I have the support of an amazing diverse team who are committed to making a difference in all we do within the SPE Aberdeen Section and our wider community.

Renata is the HSE Lead at Shell, where she has worked for the last 12 years in a variety of business facing roles across onshore and offshore operations, projects, wells, subsea and exploration, both in the UK and abroad. Prior to this, she briefly worked on major civil engineering projects worldwide for Bechtel.

Renata holds an MSc in Environmental Engineering and Business Management from Imperial College London and an MSc in Chemistry from the University of Gdansk.

In addition to her involvement with SPE, Renata is actively involved in the Step Change in Safety organisation.

Being a woman with mixed-race children and multi-continent backgrounds, Renata is able to view issues from multiple perspectives. Focusing on the overall objective of making progress, whilst understanding that not everyone starts on the same page, Renata aims to motivate different interests to champion diversity and inclusion agenda in the industry. This also ties into her passion to work towards an environment where her children may thrive in.

Gabriela is a strategic and results-driven business partner leading global operations with a strong focus on performance, innovation, and sustainability. Accountable for delivering high-quality products and services through effective planning, equipment maintenance, and process optimization. Champion of digital transformation, standardization, and automation, including the successful implementation of a Repair & Maintenance Management System and predictive maintenance initiatives.

Key contributor to business-critical decisions and performance improvements, driving initiatives that enhance Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), reduce asset cycle time, and lower CO₂ emissions through condition-based maintenance and operational efficiency.

Leads continuous improvement programs across product line, focusing on cost reduction, digitalization, and novel technologies that align with environmental and operational goals. Actively involved in mentoring and talent development, promoting knowledge sharing and diversity across the industry.

Leader and technical contributor in international organizations such as the IADC and API technical committees for review and establishment of new industry standards.

Advocate for Diversity & Inclusion across the industry, leading initiatives focused on mentoring, knowledge-sharing, and fostering equitable opportunities that drive inclusive growth.

15 years Oil & Gas experience within both Operator & Service Companies. On a learning journey around people strategy for Energy Transition projects. Diversity & Inclusion champion and ally with an in-depth knowledge of developing and embedding D&I strategies in the UK. Elizabeth is an innovative and strategic equality, diversity & inclusion disruptor who has a drive and passion for creating and delivering strategies and programmes to level the playing field for all. I look forward to actively shaping the SPE Aberdeen Sector inclusive culture with strong influencing skills and ability to motivate team delivery.

I enjoy such a critical leadership role; that requires a thoughtful, collaborative, and agile approach. I am very privileged with the prospect of delivering on the strategic SPE direction impacting people within and beyond the walls of engineering transitioning to Net Zero.

I have the support of an amazing diverse team who are committed to making a difference in all we do within the SPE Aberdeen Section and our wider community.