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Rob Maxwell

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Executive Vice President and Country Chair Qatar at Shell
📍 Doha, Qatar

Rob Maxwell is the Executive Vice President and Country Chair for Shell in Qatar, leading over 1, 500 professionals. He oversees major assets, including the worlds largest gas-to-liquids facility, Pearl GTL, and key LNG partnerships with QatarEnergy. He holds a Master of Engineering from the University of Bath.

Rob demonstrates a strong commitment to community and youth development in Qatar. He is actively involved in sponsoring cultural heritage events like the national camel races and champions educational initiatives that nurture local talent, innovation, and entrepreneurship among students and young professionals.

Under his leadership, Shells Pearl GTL plant was recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Global Lighthouse for its advanced technological innovation.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Executive Vice President and Country Chair Qatar
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Doha, Qatar
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Youth Empowerment
Actively promotes student innovation through programs like the Shell Eco-marathon and the Shell. ai Futures Pitch, and fosters entrepreneurship by partnering with local universities.
Energy Innovation
Leads the Pearl GTL facility, which was recognized by the World Economic Forum for its large-scale adoption of digital technologies to enhance efficiency and performance.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Executive Vice President and Country Chair Qatar
Shell
9-2022 - 5-2024
General Manager Shell Operated Ventures
Shell
6-2019 - 9-2022
General Manager Non-Operated Ventures & Decommissioning
Shell
2-2018 - 6-2019
Asset Manager DUC Joint Venture
Shell
2-2016 - 2-2018
Upstream Asset Manager
QGC
In the press

Media appearances

Shell honours QatarEnergy LNG for exceptional performance in 2024. Featured in Qatar Tribune
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Education
2000 - 2005
MEng
University of Bath
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