Overview

Chan will spend the time sharing her career story and how she progressed locally and internationally. She will share the learnings she got along the way and the techniques she used to maneuver complex situations.

She will also share some of the signals she is seeing globally in energy where engineers will be needed in the future as well as some of the skills that may be less relevant due to automation and shifting priorities.

In terms of accreditation, she will give her perspectives on why accreditation matters and some of the activities that these institutions look for.

Speaker

Chan Boodhai, Energy Advisor, Energy Institute UK

Chan is an experienced energy leader with over 20 years of experience across the global energy sector, having held several operational and leadership roles at bp. A qualified chemical engineer, her experience spans petrochemicals, hydrocarbons, renewables, and executive leadership, including serving as a senior business advisor to both the chairman and CEO of bp.

Most recently, she was Chief Industry Officer at the Sustainable Markets Initiative, founded by King Charles III in 2020. As a member of its leadership team, she helped advance innovative sustainable solutions across multiple industries and support the global energy transition. She currently serves on the Energy Advisory Panel at the UK Energy Institute.

Chan is also a passionate advocate for developing women in STEM, mentoring young women pursuing technical careers. She holds a BSc in Chemical and Process Engineering from the University of the West Indies, an MBA from Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh Business School, and a PhD in Management from the Swiss School of Business Research. She is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Institution of Chemical Engineers, and the UK Energy Institute. Additionally, she is a registered engineer with the Board of Engineering of Trinidad and Tobago and a visiting professor at Brunel University London.

The material presented has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter’s own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the Trinidad and Tobago Member Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Time

19:00–19:45 UTC.

Software

The presentation will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. We recommend downloading the app from the Microsoft website, rather than using the web portal.