Mark Hollis, CEng MIChemE, MBA, MSc, BSc
Director, Global Energy Services
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Background
Mark is a Chartered Chemical Engineer and Executive MBA with over 32 years’ experience, including 11 years on the operator side and 15 years in senior consulting roles, leading complex projects in major global energy developments across oil and gas and the energy transition (CCUS, hydrogen, SAF, LDES).
Trusted advisor to operators, NOCs, governments and investors, delivering decision-quality technical and commercial outcomes across feasibility, concept select, Pre-FEED and FEED stages. Seller-doer with a proven track record in new work acquisition, capital allocation support, due diligence, and investment readiness. Mark is recognised for building long-term client trust and translating complex technical, operational and sustainability challenges into clear, decision-ready strategic insights.
Combines deep facilities and field development expertise with strategic leadership, commercial acumen, and multi-disciplinary team delivery across high-value, technically challenging projects worldwide.
Education and Certifications
- Executive MBA: Warwick Business School, University of Warwick (2022)
- Chemical Engineering, BEng (part for IChemE accreditation): University of Strathclyde (1997)
- Environmental Technology, MSc: Napier University (1993)
- Physics, BSc (Hons): University of Edinburgh (1992)
- Chartered Engineer: Institution of Chemical Engineers, IChemE (2010)
Publications
- “The role and influence of stakeholders on Shell’s journey to net-zero and its management of transition risks”, M. Hollis, MBA Dissertation, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, 2022.
- “Why Oil & Gas Companies Should Pivot to Hydrogen”, M. Hollis, io consulting, 2020.
- “Resource Use Minimisation through Energy Management at Lucas Aerospace Ltd – A Feasibility Study”, M. Hollis & T. Muneer, School of Mechanical, Manufacturing & Software Engineering, Napier University, Edinburgh, 1994.