Yasmine McColl

About Yasmine McColl

Successfully Executing New Business Deals by Leveraging Technical, Commercial, and Executive Expertise As a Dynamic Global Business Executive, I leverage a unique blend of technical and commercial expertise to drive substantial commercial growth through securing and closing multi-billion-dollar deals. As a recognized thought leader, I excel in integrating strategic leadership, business development, and technical acumen to spearhead digital transformation, AI, electrification, licensing, and chemical and energy transitions. My efforts empower global energy and chemical suppliers to achieve strategic goals that drive multibillion-dollar outcomes. An outcome-oriented leader, I foster strong C-suite relationships and craft compelling value propositions that fuel growth and ensure sustained engagement.I am passionate about sustainability and deploying innovative technologies to accelerate decarbonization and reduce emissions while improving ROI on the projects. Accomplished in adapting to changing conditions and building strategic relationships, I lead international teams to execute complex growth strategies effectively. My global experience includes collaborating with licensors, suppliers, and clients across more than a dozen countries, illustrating my ability to manage diverse stakeholder relationships and deliver high-impact results.At 17, my family immigrated to the U.S, where I quickly adapted, learned English, and became the first woman in my family to graduate college with a BS in Chemical Engineering and an MBA in Leadership. Balancing full-time studies and part-time work instilled in me a passion, discipline, and resilience that drive my ability to craft and execute strategic plans with executive leaders and teams. Specialties: GTM Strategy| Competitive Spirit| Business Development | B2B | Strategic Product Design |Negotiation | Problem Solver| Agile Thinker | Decision Making | Proactive | Curiosity | Adaptable | Driving Profitability| Margin Optimization | Execution | Solution Design | Risk Management | Customer Obsession | Business Enablement | High EQ | Diplomatic Skills | Talent Development | People Leadership | Complex Stakeholder Relations

Experience

1. Global Executive Business Development Leader- Refining and Chemicals

   Schneider Electric

   Jan 2025 — Present

   As a Global Business Development Executive, I leverage extensive industry experience, a robust network, and SE’s comprehensive portfolio of advanced energy management and industrial automation solutions to drive growth in the refining and chemicals sectors. My areas of specialization include traditional projects, energy transition initiatives, and sustainability projects.I lead regional sales teams, customers, and partners to achieve their decarbonization and sustainability goals by capitalizing on SE’s offerings and unique value proposition. Additionally, I spearhead co-innovation initiatives alongside our innovation teams and key industry stakeholders—including end users, licensors, EPCs, and OEMs—to advance net-zero objectives while maximizing profitability.

Education

• University of Houston

  BS, Chemical Engineering

• University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Organizational Leadership

Skills

• Platforming (Reforming) Specialist
• Reforming
• Refining
• Chemical Engineering
• Refinery
• Hazop
• Process Simulation
• Catalysis
• P&Id
• Sales
• Engineering
• Gas
• Petrochemical
• Strategy
• Energy
• Petroleum
• Process Engineering
• R&D
• Downstream Oil & Gas
• Commissioning
• Process Optimization
• Process Control
• Oil/Gas
• Project Engineering
• Dcs
• Feed