Sarah Dellille is a global seasoned executive with 20 years of experience in technical, commercial, and leadership roles across the energy sector. Currently, she serves as Head of Country Management for Equinor in the US, where she shapes the company’s strategy, manages enterprise risks, and leads efforts in sustainability, social investments, and stakeholder engagement. Sarah also champions the integration of emerging technologies, including AI, to position Equinor for success across all US operations.
In her previous role as Vice President of Workplace and Operational Excellence at Equinor, Sarah oversaw the company’s COVID-19 crisis response and spearheaded the transition to a flexible hybrid work model. She was instrumental in optimizing Equinor’s global real estate portfolio, managing 67 buildings, and adapting workspaces to new technological and operational requirements. Her leadership extended to crisis management and overseeing a global team of over 150 employees and 500 contractors.
Earlier, as Vice President of Business Development, Sarah led global teams in executing M&A deals and driving business development across oil & gas, renewables, and low-carbon energy solutions. She played a pivotal role in developing and negotiating multi-million-dollar deals, from early-stage business development to strategic investments. Additionally, Sarah held senior operational and P&L leadership roles in both the US and Norway, where she managed assets over 3,5 billion dollars and led technology, and engineering groups. She also served as a technical and commercial advisor to Equinor’s CEO and Corporate Executive Committee, guiding investment decisions in both traditional energy and renewable sectors.
Before joining Equinor, Sarah worked at TotalEnergies and McDermott, where she gained deep expertise in offshore oil & gas and energy infrastructure projects. A registered Professional Engineer in Texas, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Math and Physics, a master’s in Mechanical Engineering with honors, and an MBA with Finance and Marketing majors, all from top French universities. Sarah has lived and worked in six countries, is fluent in several languages, and has built a global network across the energy sector.
Beyond her executive roles, Sarah is an active board member and advisor. She previously served on the Board of “Slingshot,” a non-profit supporting and advising startups, and on the advisory board of “Girls with Impact,” a program empowering underserved teenage girls in the US through leadership and entrepreneurship education. Sarah is currently an Energy Advisory Board member at the University of Houston and an Independent Director at Biatech, an AI-driven asset monitoring company.
In 2025, Sarah was honored as one of the 25 influential women in energy by Hart Energy and in 2024, she was named one of the 50 Women to Watch by the 50/50 Women on Boards organization, recognizing her exceptional leadership in the energy sector and her potential for public and private board service.