Shira Paulson is the bp Subsurface Country Manager for Brazil, since January 2021, where she leads multidisciplinary teams focused on advancing exploration and appraisal projects in the region. With a proven track record in geoscience leadership, Shira brings deep technical expertise and a collaborative approach to driving innovation and operational excellence.

Prior to this role, Shira held a variety of positions including, Global Advisor and Head of Discipline – petroleum systems, Western Hemisphere basin analysis manager, and various technical contributor roles in Cairo, Sunbury, and Houston as an applied geoscientist.

Shira holds a Master of Science degree in geology from the Colorado School of Mines and a Bachelor of Science degree in geology from the University of California, Santa Barbara.