Barbara
Stoyko
Senior Vice President
Shell USA
The Woodlands,
Texas
2026 Cohort
Industry
Consumer Products
Area of Expertise
Operations
Immediately Qualified to Serve
Compensation
Previous Board Experience
Nonprofit, Private
Barbara Stoyko is a senior executive and board chair with more than 30 years of experience leading large-scale consumer, retail, and infrastructure businesses within a Fortune 20 company. She is recognized for her ability to drive enterprise transformation while delivering sustained financial and operational performance, and for elevating decision quality through disciplined governance, capital allocation, and risk oversight.
Barbara currently serves as Senior Vice President, Americas Mobility & Convenience at Shell, with full P&L and balance-sheet accountability for a multi-billion-dollar business spanning more than 14,000 retail locations, eight joint ventures, and a multi-channel operating model across North America. Her scope includes enterprise strategy, M&A, capital deployment, pricing and logistics, brand and loyalty, digital and data strategy, and large-scale operating execution.
Under her leadership, the business delivered record cash flow and earnings growth while maintaining returns on capital above 25%. She led the re-establishment of company-operated retail and convenience stores and built Shell’s EV charging platform in North America, accelerating growth through multiple strategic acquisitions exceeding $1 billion in value.
A chemical engineer by training, Barbara brings an analytical, systems-driven approach to complex business challenges. Her experience spans traditional and low-carbon energy, supply and logistics, joint venture and subsidiary formation, brand-led growth, and the energy transition.
Barbara brings deep and practical board experience. She is Chair of Shell Mobility & Convenience (SMC), LLC, where she established governance, executive compensation, ethics and compliance, and HSSE systems following acquisition and has overseen double-digit growth since inception. She previously served as Chair of Volta, Inc., leading the acquisition and integration of a publicly traded EV platform, and as a founding board member of AU Energy, guiding its evolution into a $1B+ retail business. She also serves as lead shareholder representative across eight retail joint ventures, directing board composition, evaluating performance, and driving value creation.
Barbara is Chair of Shell Petroleum Inc., a board member of Shell USA, and serves on Shell USA’s Compensation & Reward and Talent Development & Acquisition committees.
Code of Conduct: Governing Data & Emerging Tech
Boards are no longer observers of emerging technology; they are stewards of how it’s governed. This panel goes beyond awareness to examine how directors can structure oversight, define accountability, and measure governance effectiveness in AI, data use, and digital innovation. Panelists will share practical strategies for building governance systems that ensure transparency, ethical decision-making, and responsible innovation at scale.
Speakers include: Sita Lowman, Nithya Das, Suresh Sharma, Byron Loflin
Your First Board Meeting: A Director’s Playbook
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Reputation & Response: How Boards Navigate Shareholder Activism
As shareholder activism intensifies, boards face mounting pressure to defend strategy, protect corporate reputation, and engage stakeholders with clarity. This panel brings together seasoned directors to explore how boards can respond effectively while maintaining credibility, board alignment, and stakeholder trust. Hear real-world insights on navigating activism in today’s high-stakes, high-visibility environment.
Speakers include: Gaby Sulzberger, David Cahoy, Rachael Coffey, Eduardo Gallego
Navigating Global Markets: Trade, Tariffs, and Supply Chain Strategy
As global disruptions reshape business models, this panel will explore how boards can navigate the practical complexities of trade, tariffs, and supply chain shifts across regions. Panelists will share how directors are guiding companies through regulatory changes, sourcing challenges, and new market risks, while seizing opportunities for growth and operational agility.
Speakers include: Titi Cole, Mia Mends
Strengthening Oversight: Risk Management and Board Resilience
This keynote will equip directors to think globally about risk through the lens of geopolitical foresight, cross-border tensions, and long-term instability. Learn how boards can strengthen oversight and guide enterprise-wide resilience by anticipating disruption and embedding a proactive risk culture in a changing world.
Speakers include: Rodger Baker