Kushal Desai is Digitalisation & Innovation Manager at Shell, bringing more than 16 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. With a background in Instrumentation and Control Engineering and a postgraduate qualification in Oil and Gas Management, he has led a range of digital transformation programmes across Shell’s assets.
His work focuses on combining technologies such as digital twins, IoT, AI, and predictive maintenance with effective change management and workforce engagement. Kushal is a strong advocate of people-centred digitalisation, helping organisations ensure that new technologies are both practical and widely adopted by operational teams.
By aligning innovation with business objectives and promoting a culture of continuous improvement, he supports the delivery of scalable, data-driven solutions that strengthen safety, reliability, and operational performance.