Steve joined Mercuria in June 2024 to build Mercuria's global LNG business. Previously Steve was EVP Shell Energy running Shell's global LNG and gas marketing & trading businesses, and Shell’s integrated power business from generation to commercial and retail sales. Prior to the Shell acquisition of BG Group, Steve was EVP Energy Marketing & Shipping at BG where he was a member of the Group Executive Committee and where he built BG's global LNG trading, marketing & shipping business. Steve was also a Regional VP for GIIGNL, the global LNG importers association, for 8 years. Steve started his career at Mobil after graduating from Durham University in the UK, and has lived and worked in the UK, USA, Singapore and Qatar.