Sharma, Renu
About Sharma, Renu
Renu Sharma is the General Manager for Middle East Aviation and Joint Ventures at Chevron in Dubai, with extensive experience in the downstream oil and gas industry.
Current Role at Chevron
Renu Sharma currently holds the position of General Manager for Middle East Aviation and Joint Ventures at Chevron. Based in Dubai, she oversees various strategic and operational aspects of Chevron's aviation and joint venture engagements in the Middle East. Her responsibilities include guiding JV Board Governance, strategy formulation, and project management.
Previous Roles at Chevron
Renu Sharma has an extensive history with Chevron, spanning several pivotal roles. From 2017 to 2019, she served as Senior Manager for Middle East Strategy, Commercial & Special Projects in Dubai. Prior to that, she was the Regional Manager for Strategy, Business Planning and Special Projects from 2014 to 2017 in Central Singapore. Other roles have included Advisor to the President (2011-2014), Regional Manager for International Products (2008-2011), and Area Manager/Fuel Oil Trader (1996-2006).
Educational Background
Renu Sharma's academic qualifications include a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management Studies from the University of Cambridge, completed between 2005 and 2008. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Chemistry from the University of Mumbai, achieved between 1984 and 1988.
Industry Expertise
With a broad range of experience in downstream oil and gas businesses, Renu Sharma specializes in refining, trading, and marketing. Her expertise encompasses JV Board Governance, strategy formulation, business and project planning, contract negotiations, brand positioning, jet fuel marketing, infrastructure projects, and marine marketing.
Leadership and Mentorship
Renu Sharma plays a significant role in mentoring and sponsoring graduates on MBA rotation programs. Additionally, she actively chairs and sponsors employee engagement initiatives including the Women’s Network, XYZ, and the Asian Employee Network. She is inspired by authenticity in leadership styles and enjoys working with multi-cultural groups to foster creativity and diversity of thought.