Royal Academy Elected Shell CTO Selda Gunsel
The Royal Academy of Engineering has appointed Dr. Selda Gunsel as an International Fellow to its engineering leadership.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Energy
The Royal Academy of Engineering has elected Dr. Selda Gunsel, Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice-President for Technology at Shell plc, as an International Fellow. She joins a cohort of 75 newly elected fellows recognized for their contributions to the engineering and technology sectors.
Why it matters
The appointment highlights the role of executive leadership in navigating large-scale energy transitions within the global engineering landscape. It marks a formal recognition of decades of industry work in technology management.
The academy recognized Dr. Gunsel following a career spanning more than 35 years in the energy industry. She was among 75 new fellows chosen for their influence in engineering and technology development.
The players
Dr. Selda Gunsel
Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice-President for Technology at Shell plc with over 35 years of experience in the energy sector.
Royal Academy of Engineering
A United Kingdom-based engineering body that elects members recognized for their contributions to technology and technical fields.
The details
The Royal Academy of Engineering serves as a national body that elects fellows from the broad fields of engineering and technology. The organization grants fellowship to individuals who demonstrate leadership in technical innovation and institutional management. Dr. Selda Gunsel, currently serving as Shell plc's Chief Technology Officer, was elected based on her extensive record in the energy sector.
Timeline
2026: Dr. Selda Gunsel was elected as an International Fellow by the Royal Academy of Engineering.
The Tech Race
This induction follows the annual pattern of recognition for leadership within the Royal Academy of Engineering fellowship program. The selection places Dr. Gunsel alongside a global cohort of 75 engineers and innovators selected to represent international technical standards.
The election marks a leadership milestone that influences the strategic direction of major energy innovation projects. Readers should watch for future technical initiatives led by the fellow as they integrate into the academy's collaborative research efforts.
The takeaway
The election reflects a career of technical focus in energy management and signals continued academy involvement in multinational corporate strategy. Observers should track subsequent academy-led publications or policy guidance featuring this cohort of fellows.
Further reading
Explore ongoing Energy developments and leadership shifts within the sector.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Raeng.
