<p>John Hofmeister is the former president of Shell Oil Company and founder of Citizens for Affordable Energy. This nonprofit agency, based in Washington, DC, promotes energy security solutions for the nation including affordable energy supplies, efficiency improvements, infrastructure, sustainable environmental policy and public education on energy issues. His book, "Why We Hate the Oil Companies: Straight Talk from an Energy Insider", was published in May, 2010.</p>
<p>Before becoming Shell Oil president in 2005, John Hofmeister was the group human resource director of Shell Group, based in The Hague, Netherlands. As president of Shell, he launched an extensive outreach program to discuss critical global energy challenges. The program included an 18-month, 50-city tour across the country which enabled Shell leaders to meet with more than 15,000 business, community and civic leaders, policymakers, and academics.</p>
<p>This business and energy speaker has also served as the Chairman of the National Urban League, and remains on the board. He recently stepped down as the Chairman of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Advisory Committee, and continues to serve on the Committee. He serves as non-executive Director of ; Applus+, Madrid; Global Geoscience, Sydney; and Strategic Partners, Alexandria, VA.</p>
Founder and CEO of Citizens for Affordable Energy and Former President of Shell Oil Co.
<ul><li><strong>The Future of Affordable Energy: Straight Talk from an Energy Insider</strong></li><li>Having worked in energy-related industries for 35 years, John Hofmeister is able to explain U.S. energy policy from an insider's perspective. Find out how the U.S. can achieve affordable energy, more energy efficiency and environmental stewardship for sustainability. With a non-partisan approach, he offers practical, easy-to-understand advice on all forms of energy, and solutions you wouldn't expect from a former Shell Oil executive.</li></ul>