Dr. Marwa Al Ansary

Dr. Marwa Al Ansary is a global executive leader with 25+ years of international experience at the intersection of energy, carbon, technology and innovation, spanning seven countries.

Today, she advises boards, governments and international organisations on energy transition, sustainability, technology commercialisation and digital transformation. She is a technology entrepreneur, co-founder of energy-transition ventures, an international keynote speaker and a technical expert serving on the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Global Carbon Accounting Panel.

Previously, she spent nearly two decades in senior global and regional leadership roles at Shell, directing US$100M+ portfolios of breakthrough and emerging technologies, delivering five flagship technology pilots, and establishing 200+ strategic partnerships worldwide. Her leadership has shaped strategic investment decisions, advanced decarbonisation and accelerated the commercialisation of emerging technologies. She has also led global multidisciplinary teams and executive capability development.

She holds a PhD in Engineering from the University of Cambridge and is a British Certified Master Trainer, published researcher, inventor and recipient of multiple international excellence awards.