09 Nov 2020

Leading during a crisis – "In conversation" with Sinead Lynch, Country Chair, Shell UK

Our ‘In Conversation’ series aims to profile women working at the most senior levels of the UK energy sector – for visibility, inspiration and practical advice for aspiring women in our industry.

Sinead Lynch, Shell UK’s Country Chair, talks candidly about her career, the challenges of being a leader during the Covid-19 crisis, and why it was the right time to launch Shell’s Net Zero ambition.

I think you have to find your path, your work cadence, your work life balance and how you turn up – and then you have to own it.”

Sinead Lynch, Country Chair, Shell UK

Louise Kingham and Sinead Lynch – Part 1

In Part 1 of her candid and insightful conversation with Louise Kingham (PfW Board Member and CEO of the Energy Institute) Sinead shares her career story, talks about the ‘tsunami of challenges’ of being a leader during the Covid-19 crisis and why it was the right time to launch Shell’s Net Zero ambition – a ‘sweet spot to put our foot on the accelerator’.

Part 2

In the second half of the fascinating ‘In Conversation’ video, we recorded between Sinead Lynch of Shell UK and Louise Kingham, Chief Executive of the EI and POWERful Women Board Member.

As well as sharing how Shell UK is making great strides on better gender balance at the top – 30% of their senior leaders are now women – Sinead offers useful advice for women progressing their careers in energy.