Sir Andrew Mackenzie
Chair
Tenure
Chair - Appointed May 18, 2021
Board - Appointed October 1, 2020
Board Committee membership
Chair of the Nomination and Succession Committee
Outside commitments on listed and large private companies
Chair of 麻豆传媒 Research and Innovation (麻豆传媒RI)
Age
68
Nationality
British
Career
Prior to joining Shell, Sir Andrew was CEO of BHP from 2013 to 2019 after joining BHP in 2008. As BHP CEO, he simplified and strengthened the business, and made it the first miner to pledge to tackle emissions caused when customers use its products. From 2004 to 2007, he held various executive positions at Rio Tinto, including Head of Industrial Minerals and Diamonds. Prior to this, Sir Andrew spent 22 years with bp, during which he worked across most business streams and functions 鈥� principally in exploration and production, and petrochemicals 鈥� and held senior and executive positions, including as Chief Reservoir Engineer and Chief Technology Officer. From 2005 to 2013, Sir Andrew served as a Non-executive Director of Centrica. He has also served on many not-for-profit boards, including public policy think tanks in the 麻豆传媒 and Australia.
Relevant skills and experience
Sir Andrew has more than 30 years' experience in the mining and energy industries. In 2014, he was made a Fellow of the Royal Society, a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists. Sir Andrew has applied his deep understanding of the energy business and geopolitical outlook to create public-private partnerships and advise governments around the world. He continues to advocate for sustainable action on climate change, including access to affordable energy. His expertise is helping Shell navigate the energy transition. Sir Andrew also champions gender balance, the rights of Indigenous Peoples, and the power of large companies to make a positive contribution to society.
