Wayne Leighty

Wayne Leighty is a seasoned professional in energy technology and policy, transportation, business development, economics, and commercial finance, currently serving as the Commercial Head of Shell Hydrogen in North America.

His educational background includes an MBA in General Management focusing on Energy, a PhD in Transportation Technology and Policy, an MS in Resource Economics, and an MS in Transportation Technology and Policy, all from the University of California, Davis, as well as a BS in Environmental Science and Economics from Brown University.

Wayne's career journey encompasses various roles such as Director at The Leighty Foundation, Hydrogen Business Development Manager, Manager in M&A and Commercial Finance, Business Planner, and Commercial Regulatory Analyst at Shell.

Moreover, he has held positions like Adjunct Faculty at the University of Alaska Anchorage, Professional Trainee in Advanced Technology at Southern California Edison, High Potential MBA Intern in Commercial Excellence at Shell Chemical, and Chief of Staff to Alaska State Senator Gretchen Guess.

His broad professional experience includes stints as a General Manager at Auk Ta Shaa Discovery, Research Analyst at Industrial Economics, Researcher at USDA Forest Service, and Guide at Auk Ta Shaa Discovery, Alaska Discovery, and Mountain Travel Sobek.

Wayne Leighty's areas of expertise encompass General Management, Business Development, Economics, Policy, Government Relations, Finance, Emerging Energy Technology, and Transportation.

Please note that all opinions expressed are Wayne's own and do not necessarily represent those of Shell, his current employer.