Mary Slater
Business Excellence Manager and Director of Operations at Shell TechWorks
With a diverse background across Shell’s Strategy, Chemicals, and Lubricants sectors, Mary leads operations, contracting, procurement, and financial reporting, while driving innovation project delivery and strategy development.
In her session, Mary shares insights on and explore strategies for operational excellence in dynamic industries. Outside of work, she’s an avid distance runner, working toward completing a half-marathon in all 50 states. She is involved in leadership roles with the Daniels School Alumni Board and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
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Even Broderick
Senior Advisor for Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS) at the Bureau of Industry and Security
In his role, Evan advises on regulations, investigations, and operations related to protecting U.S. communications and technology infrastructure from foreign adversaries.
With extensive experience in cybersecurity and strategic intelligence, Evan has held key roles at the Department of Commerce, including Acting Executive Director and Senior Cybersecurity Analyst. His session will offer valuable insights into the critical work being done to protect U.S. technology infrastructure from foreign threats.
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Bryce Carpenter
Shell TechWorks
Business Excellence Manager, Director of Operations
Mary Slater currently serves as the Business Excellence Manager and Director of Operations for Shell TechWorks– an innovation and technology development group within Shell. She is responsible for all operations including physical operations, contracting and procurement, and financial reporting as well as supporting innovation project delivery and organizational strategy development.
Her previous assignments within Shell span Shell Strategy, Chemicals and Lubricants businesses in a variety of roles including strategy consulting, sales, business analytics, supply chain and program management.
Outside of work, she enjoys reading, traveling, and participating in distance running events as she attempts to complete a half-marathon in each of the 50 states. She currently serves as the President of Daniels School Alumni Board (DSAB) and is actively involved with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on the Wine Garden Committee.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management with concentrations in Finance and Marketing and an MBA with concentrations in Marketing, Operations, and Strategy, both from Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management.
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Jeremy Good
Shell TechWorks
Business Excellence Manager, Director of Operations
Mary Slater currently serves as the Business Excellence Manager and Director of Operations for Shell TechWorks– an innovation and technology development group within Shell. She is responsible for all operations including physical operations, contracting and procurement, and financial reporting as well as supporting innovation project delivery and organizational strategy development.
Her previous assignments within Shell span Shell Strategy, Chemicals and Lubricants businesses in a variety of roles including strategy consulting, sales, business analytics, supply chain and program management.
Outside of work, she enjoys reading, traveling, and participating in distance running events as she attempts to complete a half-marathon in each of the 50 states. She currently serves as the President of Daniels School Alumni Board (DSAB) and is actively involved with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on the Wine Garden Committee.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management with concentrations in Finance and Marketing and an MBA with concentrations in Marketing, Operations, and Strategy, both from Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management.
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Janette Hostettler
Shell TechWorks
Business Excellence Manager, Director of Operations
Mary Slater currently serves as the Business Excellence Manager and Director of Operations for Shell TechWorks– an innovation and technology development group within Shell. She is responsible for all operations including physical operations, contracting and procurement, and financial reporting as well as supporting innovation project delivery and organizational strategy development.
Her previous assignments within Shell span Shell Strategy, Chemicals and Lubricants businesses in a variety of roles including strategy consulting, sales, business analytics, supply chain and program management.
Outside of work, she enjoys reading, traveling, and participating in distance running events as she attempts to complete a half-marathon in each of the 50 states. She currently serves as the President of Daniels School Alumni Board (DSAB) and is actively involved with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on the Wine Garden Committee.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management with concentrations in Finance and Marketing and an MBA with concentrations in Marketing, Operations, and Strategy, both from Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management.
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Thomas H. Brush
Shell TechWorks
Business Excellence Manager, Director of Operations
Mary Slater currently serves as the Business Excellence Manager and Director of Operations for Shell TechWorks– an innovation and technology development group within Shell. She is responsible for all operations including physical operations, contracting and procurement, and financial reporting as well as supporting innovation project delivery and organizational strategy development.
Her previous assignments within Shell span Shell Strategy, Chemicals and Lubricants businesses in a variety of roles including strategy consulting, sales, business analytics, supply chain and program management.
Outside of work, she enjoys reading, traveling, and participating in distance running events as she attempts to complete a half-marathon in each of the 50 states. She currently serves as the President of Daniels School Alumni Board (DSAB) and is actively involved with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on the Wine Garden Committee.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management with concentrations in Finance and Marketing and an MBA with concentrations in Marketing, Operations, and Strategy, both from Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management.
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Sean C. McConville
Shell TechWorks
Business Excellence Manager, Director of Operations
Mary Slater currently serves as the Business Excellence Manager and Director of Operations for Shell TechWorks– an innovation and technology development group within Shell. She is responsible for all operations including physical operations, contracting and procurement, and financial reporting as well as supporting innovation project delivery and organizational strategy development.
Her previous assignments within Shell span Shell Strategy, Chemicals and Lubricants businesses in a variety of roles including strategy consulting, sales, business analytics, supply chain and program management.
Outside of work, she enjoys reading, traveling, and participating in distance running events as she attempts to complete a half-marathon in each of the 50 states. She currently serves as the President of Daniels School Alumni Board (DSAB) and is actively involved with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on the Wine Garden Committee.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management with concentrations in Finance and Marketing and an MBA with concentrations in Marketing, Operations, and Strategy, both from Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management.
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Ukari Figgs
Shell TechWorks
Business Excellence Manager, Director of Operations
Mary Slater currently serves as the Business Excellence Manager and Director of Operations for Shell TechWorks– an innovation and technology development group within Shell. She is responsible for all operations including physical operations, contracting and procurement, and financial reporting as well as supporting innovation project delivery and organizational strategy development.
Her previous assignments within Shell span Shell Strategy, Chemicals and Lubricants businesses in a variety of roles including strategy consulting, sales, business analytics, supply chain and program management.
Outside of work, she enjoys reading, traveling, and participating in distance running events as she attempts to complete a half-marathon in each of the 50 states. She currently serves as the President of Daniels School Alumni Board (DSAB) and is actively involved with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on the Wine Garden Committee.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management with concentrations in Finance and Marketing and an MBA with concentrations in Marketing, Operations, and Strategy, both from Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management.
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Jacob Maywald
Shell TechWorks
Business Excellence Manager, Director of Operations
Mary Slater currently serves as the Business Excellence Manager and Director of Operations for Shell TechWorks– an innovation and technology development group within Shell. She is responsible for all operations including physical operations, contracting and procurement, and financial reporting as well as supporting innovation project delivery and organizational strategy development.
Her previous assignments within Shell span Shell Strategy, Chemicals and Lubricants businesses in a variety of roles including strategy consulting, sales, business analytics, supply chain and program management.
Outside of work, she enjoys reading, traveling, and participating in distance running events as she attempts to complete a half-marathon in each of the 50 states. She currently serves as the President of Daniels School Alumni Board (DSAB) and is actively involved with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on the Wine Garden Committee.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management with concentrations in Finance and Marketing and an MBA with concentrations in Marketing, Operations, and Strategy, both from Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management.
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Gary A. Dick
Shell TechWorks
Business Excellence Manager, Director of Operations
Mary Slater currently serves as the Business Excellence Manager and Director of Operations for Shell TechWorks– an innovation and technology development group within Shell. She is responsible for all operations including physical operations, contracting and procurement, and financial reporting as well as supporting innovation project delivery and organizational strategy development.
Her previous assignments within Shell span Shell Strategy, Chemicals and Lubricants businesses in a variety of roles including strategy consulting, sales, business analytics, supply chain and program management.
Outside of work, she enjoys reading, traveling, and participating in distance running events as she attempts to complete a half-marathon in each of the 50 states. She currently serves as the President of Daniels School Alumni Board (DSAB) and is actively involved with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on the Wine Garden Committee.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management with concentrations in Finance and Marketing and an MBA with concentrations in Marketing, Operations, and Strategy, both from Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management.
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Amanda Femano
Shell TechWorks
Business Excellence Manager, Director of Operations
Mary Slater currently serves as the Business Excellence Manager and Director of Operations for Shell TechWorks– an innovation and technology development group within Shell. She is responsible for all operations including physical operations, contracting and procurement, and financial reporting as well as supporting innovation project delivery and organizational strategy development.
Her previous assignments within Shell span Shell Strategy, Chemicals and Lubricants businesses in a variety of roles including strategy consulting, sales, business analytics, supply chain and program management.
Outside of work, she enjoys reading, traveling, and participating in distance running events as she attempts to complete a half-marathon in each of the 50 states. She currently serves as the President of Daniels School Alumni Board (DSAB) and is actively involved with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on the Wine Garden Committee.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management with concentrations in Finance and Marketing and an MBA with concentrations in Marketing, Operations, and Strategy, both from Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management.
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