Ariana Danquah is an Organisational Development and Leadership Development Advisor in Shell’s Centres of Expertise. In this capacity she partners with the business on transformational change projects alongside supporting OD practitioners worldwide in operationalizing Shell’s strategy and fostering a performance culture. She also leads the Employee Advisory Board for the Global Council for Race + Ethnicity, sponsored by Shell’s CEO, driving conversations on race across Shell globally.

Previously, as a Global Leadership Consultant, she provided leader and team coaching, and enhanced organisational effectiveness through bespoke interventions. She holds a master’s degree in human resource management from Purdue University and a BA in Psychology from Cal Poly Pomona. Currently a doctoral candidate at Aston University in the UK, her research explores leader influence on innovation in virtual contexts. Across her nearly 15-year career, Ariana has garnered experience in various HR roles, supporting every major business/function across the Shell portfolio.

Beyond Shell, Ariana is the President of the Board at Workplace Lab, a non-profit empowering the global workforce in navigating career dilemmas and challenges. She also co-authored the book “The Corporate Misadventures of Corissa Collins,” which delves into the experiences of a young woman of color in today’s corporate climate, which also has an accompanying workbook for use in universities, workplaces, and book clubs. She’s enjoyed speaking to students and professionals alike on navigating workplace challenges and career choices.