Grace Chan serves as a Venture Principal at bp Ventures, where she leads strategic investments to advance bp’s objectives in artificial intelligence and next-generation technologies that improve the efficiency, reliability, and safety of oil and gas operations. She holds a board seat at Beyond Limits, an AI company developing advanced industrial intelligence solutions for the energy sector.
With a career spanning 17 years across various bp entities, Grace has built extensive experience in operations, technology, and strategy. Her passion lies in scaling innovative technologies from laboratory-scale inception to first commercial deployment, accelerating digital transformation and operational excellence in critical industrial environments. Her expertise covers areas such as AI-driven systems, carbon capture, geothermal energy, and electric vehicle (EV) charging.
Grace is currently pursuing her MBA at the Wharton School, graduating in May 2026. Residing in Houston, Texas, she balances her professional pursuits with her role as a mother to two young sons. She holds dual business degrees from Florida State University, with a minor in French, and is also a Certified Management Accountant. Her contributions have been recognized globally, including being honored as a Global Corporate Venturing Rising Star in 2022 and named among the Women to Watch in Venture Capital in 2023.