Bill Dillihunt
Global Oil Trading Leader | Portfolio Strategy | Risk Management | Team Leadership | Trader Development
- Role
- Project Manager at Shell Trading & Shipping Company
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Bill Dillihunt
In global oil trading, sustained performance is defined not by short-term wins, but by disciplined portfolio strategy, rigorous risk management, and the ability to position ahead of emerging market trends.I am a strategic, results-driven trading leader with a proven track record of leading middle distillates portfolios and building high-performing trading teams across large portfolios in the Americas and Europe.Throughout my career, I have expanded portfolios into high-performing businesses by combining forward-looking market analysis with strong portfolio governance and commercial judgment across physical and derivative markets.I am also recognized for developing resilient, collaborative trading teams and leadership pipelines—ensuring the right talent, capability, and decision-making frameworks are in place to sustain high performance.Selected accomplishments from my time with Shell Trading- Expanded and diversified oil trading portfolios across the U.S, Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa, increasing geographic reach and trade book complexity through disciplined market positioning- Developed resilient trading teams and leadership pipelines by embedding strong commercial judgment, collaboration, and succession planning to sustain performance and achieve P&L objectives- Strengthened portfolio-level risk management and strategic decision-making by applying forward-looking market analysis to guide trading strategy, capital allocation, and business development.I am interested in expanding my professional network and staying current with trends shaping the global oil trading industry. If you would like to connect, please contact me at b••••••••@gmail.com.AREAS OF EXPERTISEEnterprise Risk and Operational ResiliencePortfolio Strategy OptimizationGlobal Oil and Distillates MarketsPhysical and Derivatives TradingAsset Optimization and LogisticsTalent Development and MentoringOrganizational IntegrationStakeholder and Partner RelationsBusiness Development StrategyFundamental Market AnalysisRisk ManagementP & L Accountability
Experience
Project Manager
Shell Trading & Shipping Company
Apr 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Support Global Products Trading Vice President, serving as bridge between frontline trading expertise and strategic, long-term initiatives. Lead and contribute to cross-functional, specialized project teams spanning trading, finance, invoicing, shipping, and technology, aiming to strengthen portfolio resilience, financial integrity, and decision-making in complex trading environments. • Provided expert input into internal trading system evaluations, leveraging experience across US and European trading platforms to assess system robustness, exposure to complex risks, and operational vulnerabilities, and to inform internal debates on system selection and resilience.• Played key role in Shell’s cyber resilience initiatives, advising on protocols and response frameworks to protect trading operations and portfolios in case of system outages or cyberattacks.
Education
University of Oxford
Manchester College
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
Master of Arts - MA
Boston College
Bachelor of Arts - BA
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