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Investing.com -- Shell USA announced a change in its leadership, with Gretchen Watkins, who has served as President since July 1, 2018, set to step down on July 31, 2025. Watkins has held the position for seven years.
Colette Hirstius, currently holding the position of Executive Vice President, Gulf of America, will assume the role of President, Shell USA, effective August 1, 2025. Hirstius will maintain her current duties as Executive Vice President, Gulf of America, in addition to her new responsibility.
Wael Sawan, Chief Executive Officer, Shell, expressed his gratitude to Watkins for her service. He highlighted her leadership as instrumental in driving performance and simplification in Shell’s US-based businesses. He also emphasized the significance of the US market for Shell, noting the company’s leading role in the energy sector with its deep-water presence, being the largest off-taker of US LNG, and operating the nation’s largest mobility network, serving more than 7-million customers daily. Sawan expressed optimism for further growth in the US under Hirstius’s leadership.
Shell has a strong presence in the US, with interests in all 50 states and employing over 13,000 people. The company’s US portfolio includes oil, natural gas, petrochemicals, lubricants, and refined fuel products, as well as low-carbon offerings. Shell’s US operations are dedicated to providing a secure supply of energy today while also addressing the energy challenges of the future.
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