Silvana W.
About Silvana W.
Silvana W. is a Sr. Business Development Manager at Chevron with extensive experience in the energy sector, specializing in origination of new energies and business development.
Title at Chevron
Silvana W. currently holds the position of Senior Business Development Manager in Corporate Business Development at Chevron. Her role primarily focuses on origination, where she leverages her extensive experience to identify and develop new business opportunities.
Past Work Experience
Silvana W. has amassed a wealth of experience across various roles and industries. From 2003 to 2006, she worked at IHS Energy as a Market Analysis/Competitive Intelligence/Strategic Planning professional. Prior to that, she was a Portfolio Manager and Security Analyst at Cougar Investment Fund - UH in 2002. She also held roles as a Process Engineer/Project Manager/Supervisor at Monsanto from 1994 to 1999, and completed a Process Engineer Internship at Exxon Mobil in 1994.
Education
Silvana W. has a robust educational background. She completed Strategy Executive Education at Harvard Business School in 2008, received Competitive Intelligence Certification from Fuld Gillad Academy in 2007, and earned an MBA in Finance from the University of Houston between 2000 and 2002. Her academic journey also includes a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Universidad Nacional del Litoral (1989-1994) and an Associate degree in Chemistry from Escuela Industrial Superior - FIQ (1981-1988).
Expertise in New Energies
Silvana W. is highly experienced in the origination of new energies. Her expertise spans renewable gas, renewable fuels, hydrogen, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), and offsets. She combines her financial, technical, and commercial skills to drive innovative energy solutions.
Skills in Business Development
Silvana W. specializes in identifying and developing new business opportunities. Her skill set includes acquisitions, divestments, and joint ventures, along with expertise in deal structuring, negotiation, and execution. She effectively combines her background in both upstream and downstream sectors, as well as chemicals, to support business growth.