Zoë Yujnovich

Chief Executive Designate

Appointed: 1 September 2025

Committee membership: Group Executive

Tenure: less than a year

Skills and competencies: Zoë Yujnovich is an international business leader recognised for her prominent roles in the energy sector and delivering performance transformation. Zoë began her career with Rio Tinto, holding senior management positions across diverse international markets including Australia, USA, UK, Brazil and Canada. Her significant experience managing cross-cultural teams and driving consistent outperformance through better workforce engagement at Rio Tinto positioned her as a respected figure in international business. In 2014, Zoë joined Shell plc, initially as Executive Vice President in Canada, where she successfully led major infrastructure projects critical to the company's strategy and operational delivery. Subsequently, as Shell's Country Chair and Executive Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, she led the local operational and cultural integration of BG, a US$70bn acquisition. Zoë's strategic capabilities were further recognized by her appointment as Shell's Executive Vice President of Conventional Oil and Gas, based in The Hague, where she managed global operations. In October 2021, Zoë was elevated to Shell's Executive Committee, based in London, as Director of Integrated Gas and Upstream, further underscoring her key role in navigating complex global energy challenges.

External appointment:

• Non-executive Director of Unilever PLC