Karen Lee

Experience

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  Shell Global Solutions (Malaysia)

  Jan 2004 - Mar 2008

  Led product development of new premium gasolines and diesels for Shell retail markets in the East. Did lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions modelling for conventional and alternative transport fuels. Provided input into development of low carbon legislation. Led product development of new premium diesels for multiple Shell retail markets. Conducted research on alternative fuels and developed new intellectual property in the use of Gas-to-Liquids components.

  • Fuels Scientist

    Jan 2006 - Mar 2008

  • Fuels Scientist

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
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  Showa Shell Sekiyu K.K.

  Mar 2008 - Aug 2010

  Senior Technical Advisor

  Developed R&D networks and collaborations with major Japanese automotive and industrial equipment manufacturers. Championed exchange of staff and best practices between Showa Shell (publicly listed company in Japan with minority Shell interest) and Shell Group.

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  Shell

  Apr 2010 - May 2021

  Led two teams both of which are critical enablers for lubricants sales: a global team of OEM Managers working closely with cross-regional industrial equipment OEMs for product approvals, aftermarket endorsements and sales, and the Technical community of advisors and coaches who support customers and distributors around the world. Led a diverse portfolio of projects in Asia Pacific to grow value in Shell's network of lube oil blending plants and logistics infrastructure. Managed business relationship with key brand licensee account in Japan. Championed the use of the Shell brand and other Shell Group resources to maximise the financial performance of the brand licensee and thereby licensing income. Led Shell support for the implementation of global Retail marketing initiatives in Japan, covering approximately 9% of Shell-branded gasoline station network worldwide.

  • Global Technical and OEM Manager - Lubricants

    Jun 2016 - May 2021

  • Business Development Advisor - Lubricants Supply Chain

    Sept 2014 - Jul 2016

  • Brand Licensing Manager

    Apr 2010 - Aug 2014
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  Schneider Electric

  Jun 2021 - now

  Supporting industrial and infrastructure companies in the digital transformation of their operations - both directly and in partnership with other parties in the eco-system including distributors, system integrators and OEMs Supporting industrial and infrastructure companies in the digital transformation of their operations - from connected products in the field all the way to data visualisation and analytics, all enabled by cybersecurity

  • Vice President - Industry

    May 2024 - now

  • Vice President - Process Automation

    Jun 2021 - Apr 2024