By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, Dec. 20 -- Cathy Williams, currently controller of Shell Europe Oil Products in London, has been named chief financial officer for Shell Canada Ltd. Williams's appointment will become effective Apr. 1, 2003. She succeeds Steinar Stotvig, who has elected to retire effective Mar. 31, 2003, after nearly 39 years working for Shell.
Stotvig joined Shell Canada as chief financial officer in 2000 following a number of senior finance positions with Royal Dutch/Shell Group.
Williams joined Shell Canada as a senior analyst in 1984 and held positions of greater responsibility in finance and oil products until she was named Treasurer of Shell Canada in 1994. Williams has served in her current position since 2001.