Graeme joined as Executive Vice President in 2005. He has a PhD in Mathematics and a Physics degree from the Victoria University of Manchester. He joined Shell in 1976 and performed various roles in manufacturing, Sales & Marketing and Consultancy. From 1998 on he was Vice President for Shell Global Solutions in the Oil Market Technology field. In 2002 he took up the role as Vice President Manufacturing Supply and Distribution for Shell Europe Oil Products before he started his current position.