Xue “Shirley” Xia

Xue “Shirley” Xia
- MA in Economics, Nankai University
- BA in Law and Economics, Nankai University
Shirley held several progressive management positions in the Shell retail business across operation, supply and distribution, and business development. Her last position was general manager of Beijing Shell Petroleum Company, Ltd., a joint venture between Royal Dutch Shell and a Chinese state-owned enterprise. In her role, she aligned the interests of Shell and SOE and transformed the Beijing Shell business landscape via digitalization, market expansion, and innovation. Beijing Shell spearheaded smart mobility with Alibaba and Shanghai Auto under her leadership. As a first-generation college student and the youngest female general manager in Shell China history, Shirley is committed to helping female professionals unleash their potential. She cofounded Graduate Staff Community in Shell China and chaired Shell U.S. Women’s Network. After serving in the energy/transportation industry for ten years, Shirley is focused on making a low-carbon future a reality. Her goal is to be the change-maker and catalyst in energy transformation and smart mobility.