Serena Shah

Nature Based Solutions Commercial Advisor
Shell

Serena Shah brings over 17 years of experience across nature-based carbon markets, low‑carbon fuels, and structured trade finance. She currently works in Shell’s Nature‑based Solutions business, supporting the commercialisation of high‑integrity conservation and removals projects across South America, Asia, and Africa. Her work includes commercial evaluation, route‑to‑market strategies, and partnership development, for investable nature‑based projects.

With a foundation in complex commodity finance roles in London and Singapore, Serena combines deep transaction expertise with hands‑on experience in nature-based project origination and development. Her broader background in low‑carbon fuels, including green hydrogen, biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel, gives her a holistic view of the evolving energy transition. Across her work, she brings a practical, market‑led perspective to building projects that deliver credible climate and nature outcomes.

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