Karina Fernandez

GM Emerging Digital Technologies, Shell

Karina has had 23+ amazing years with Shell, in various technology centric roles, especially in the areas of Asset Management. She had worked closely with multiple assets/countries to guide them on their Data and Digitalisation journey. Since March 2025, Karina has taken on the role of GM Digital Innovation & Emerging Digital Technologies in Shell. This exciting position drives the discovery of scalable digital technologies in the area of High-Performance Computing, Digital Twins, Spatial Computing, Blockchain/Web3 and Robotics. Shell takes its net-zero emissions by 2050 target very seriously, and technology is a key lever that will propel Shell’s Powering Progress strategy.

Karina is married and lives in The Hague with her husband and their 4 delightful children. For her current assignment, she will be based out of Shell’s Energy Transition Center in Amsterdam.

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