Isobel O'connell

Isobel has supported a diverse range of companies on corporate responsibility issues such as sustainability strategy, stakeholder engagement, reporting, human rights, and audits.  She is passionate about the role that sustainability and strategy can play in value creation both for business and the wider community.

Prior to her current position with Qatar Petroleum in Doha, Isobel spent more than eight years consulting on energy efficiency, sustainability, and renewable energy for various energy and public-sector clients, such as Shell and Abu National Oil Companies (ADNOC). She started her career with the Government of Canada, where she supported program and strategic planning efforts for community economic, corporate planning and international development initiatives. 

Isobel holds an MPA with a focus on Policy, Strategy and Public Affairs from the University of Victoria in Canada and a graduate certificate in Sustainability Management from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. Of note, Isobel is also a certified public and stakeholder engagement practitioner (IAP2).