Shelly Linkerhof

has worked for Clariant for over 9 years in the current role of Head of Marketing Communications Americas. She brings a 360-degree approach to marketing and communications creating strategies and building narratives for audiences and channels targeted to both customers and employees.Shelly has over 20-years’ marketing experience in the hydrocarbon value chain managing both global and local campaigns. She worked with Shell for over 13 years in Rotterdam, The Netherlands in downstream businesses including chemicals, aviation, and lubricants. Alongside her marketing experience, she has extensive practical knowledge in change management, creating customer-centric cultures, and building highly effective teams in complex global businesses.

Shelly earned her MBA from University of Texas, Dallas and a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Azusa Pacific University in California.

Texas has been home for 10 years since relocating back from The Netherlands living in The Woodlands. She is a proud mom of three: her oldest son is a senior at Texas A&M, middle son is a freshman starting at University of Oklahoma in January 2027, and a 10-year girl who keeps us all line.