Ute Joas Quinn

Ute Joas Quinn has an extensive work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Their most recent position was with DNO ASA, where they served as the Group General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer since September 2017. Prior to that, they worked at Hess Services UK Ltd. (Hess Corporation) as the Associate General Counsel for Europe, Middle East, CIS, and North Africa from August 2012 to August 2017.

From 2010 to 2017, Ute Joas Quinn was a member of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee (serving as Chair from 2011 to 2013) at the International Mediation Institute (IMI). Before that, they worked at Shell International B.V. as the Associate General Counsel for Upstream International, Sustainable Development, Reputation, and Societal Issues from September 2009 to July 2012.

Their previous experience includes working as the General Counsel at Sakhalin Energy Investment Company Ltd. from January 2008 to September 2009, and as the Deputy General Counsel and Head of International Contracting from March 2005 to December 2007. Additionally, they held the position of Senior Legal Counsel for Exploration & Production at Shell International B.V. from April 2002 to March 2005.

Earlier in their career, Ute Joas Quinn worked as a Senior Associate in the Company Commercial Group at Trenite van Doorne from 1996 to 2001. Ute also held the role of Associate in the International Department at Gardner Carton & Douglas from June 1995 to March 1996, and served as an Associate in the Litigation Department at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP from 1992 to 1995.

Ute Joas Quinn's education history begins in 1984 when they attended Vassar College. Ute studied Political Science and Music and received their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1988. Following this, Ute Joas Quinn pursued further education at Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law from 1990 to 1993, where they obtained their Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

In addition to their academic degrees, Ute Joas Quinn has also obtained several certifications throughout their career. Ute became a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) in March 2017 from the Compliance Certification Board (CCB). Ute obtained a Certificate in General Counsel Legal Management from the Winmark Global General Counsel Academy in October 2015.

Furthermore, Ute Joas Quinn has earned additional certifications including ESG: Navigating the Board's Role from Berkeley Law Executive Education in July 2022 and CEDR Accredited Mediator from the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) in July 2023. There is also one unspecified certification mentioned, the GBLP Business Leadership Certification, earned through the Shell/IMD Group Business Leadership Program in Lausanne, Switzerland. However, no specific month or year of obtaining this certification is provided.